AVOID INJURY ON ARIZONA ROADS DURING MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Each Memorial Day, we take time to commemorate members of our armed forces who lost their lives during service. However, most people also associate the holiday with an extra day off work and a good time had with family and friends. Memorial Day is notorious for an increase in auto accidents related to driving under the influence. […]
ENERGY DRINKS AND BRAIN DAMAGE: UNDERSTANDING THE CONNECTION
For years, energy drinks have been a popular beverage option for people needing a “pick-me-up.” These products claim to increase mental awareness and combat fatigue. They contain ingredients like taurine, B vitamins, ginseng, and of course, caffeine. In fact, some energy drinks can contain more caffeine than sodas or even a standard cup of coffee. […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AIRLINE ACCIDENT LAWSUITS
The recent crashes and subsequent problems involving the Boeing 737 Max 8 have raised the issue regarding airline liability. Although traveling on commercial airplanes is considered safe, there’s always a chance an accident will occur. Unfortunately, even a minor incident in the air can lead to serious injury. When these accidents occur, passengers deserve compensation for their […]
SERIOUS PHOENIX CRASH HIGHLIGHTS THE DANGERS OF SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENTS
A side impact accident in Phoenix left two children and their father injured in March 2019. Side impact crashes present a unique range of risks and are responsible for a significant amount of traffic fatalities in the United States. WHAT CAUSED THE CRASH Early on the morning of March 6, a passenger vehicle attempted to […]
WHAT IS THE BIRTH INJURY LAWSUIT STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IN PHOENIX?
A number of things can go wrong during childbirth, putting your baby at risk of temporary or permanent injury. If your child has suffered a birth injury due to the action or inaction of a medical care provider, you may be able to file a medical malpractice lawsuit and recoup the costs associated with long-term […]
STAFFING SHORTAGE IN ARIZONA COULD LEAD TO INCREASE IN NEGLECT AND BED SORES IN NURSING HOMES
Direct care workers are almost always in high demand across the United States. The physical nature of the work, the long hours, and the low pay cause high turnover rates. This often leaves disabled and elderly patients without the care they need, leading family members to wonder if their loved ones are safe in nursing homes. […]
ASU RESEARCH PROJECT COULD BRING RELIEF TO THOSE WITH NERVE DAMAGE IN UPPER ARMS
Nerve damage, whether it’s in your spine or one of your extremities, can be very painful and limit your physical movement. Those who suffer nerve damage often report debilitating pain long after the initial injury and may be required to go on disability and stop working. For those suffering from nerve damage in the upper […]
WHAT IS A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE?
Did you know that human error is responsible for 90% of all commercial vehicle accidents? From distracted driving and speeding to driving fatigued, commercial vehicle drivers make mistakes behind the wheel that can be deadly. On average, over 130,000 people are injured every single year in commercial vehicle accidents that could’ve been prevented. When negligence or […]
NEW GUIDELINES FOR CONCUSSION CARE FOR CHILDREN
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 2.87 million TBI related emergency room department visits across the United States. The vast majority of these visits were because of sports-related or accident-related concussions. More than 812,000 children were treated for concussions in emergency rooms that same year and every 15 seconds someone in this […]
ARIZONA IS A DEADLY PLACE FOR PEDESTRIANS
A new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association showed that the number of pedestrians killed in 2018 was the highest since 1990. In 2018 alone, an estimated 6,227 pedestrian accident victims lost their lives. In fact, between 2009 and 2017, pedestrian fatalities increased 45%. Why have so many pedestrians been killed in traffic accidents across the […]