Personal Injury
Do I Have a Personal Injury Case?
Thousands of accidents happen every day in the United States; many of them involve serious injuries. When someone is severely injured as the result of an accident, they may wonder whether they have a personal injury case. While not every accident or injury qualifies for a personal injury lawsuit, many of them do. Those who…
Read MoreBedsores – A Sign of Nursing Home Neglect
When we drop off our loved ones at a nursing home we trust that they will receive the loving care and supervision that they need to thrive. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Poor care, lack of supervision, and understaffing can all lead to medical problems in the elderly. Many people consider bedsores to…
Read MoreReceiving the Compensation You Deserve After a Work Injury
Injuries at work happen all too often. While your workplace should be considered a safe place, sometimes accidents occur. If you have been hurt while on the job the result can be devastating. You may not be able to return to work while you are recovering and some injuries are so severe that they may…
Read MoreSlip and Falls Are Common and Preventable
Slip and fall accidents happen every day. Whether shopping at a store or walking on a sidewalk, dangerous falls can cause serious injuries. Sometimes a fall just happens for no apparent reason. But other times a fall is actually caused by something someone else did or failed to do. Safe conditions must be provided by…
Read MoreDog Bite Injuries Are Often Serious
Dog bites are among the most painful injuries you can suffer. Yet dog bites are preventable. When a dog bites or scratches someone it usually happens because the owner is not in control of the animal. When a dog bite punctures the skin the injuries can be very serious. The wound requires special care and…
Read MoreAbdominal Trauma in Serious Accidents
When a person goes through a traumatic accident such as a fall from height, an automobile accident, a sports injury, a work related accident, or another type of serious incident that results in obvious external injuries, the damage on the inside may initially be overshadowed. However, damage to internal organs can be life threatening. Time…
Read MoreVital Medications in Short Supply in South Carolina and Across U.S
In a recent article by The New York Times, it has finally become public knowledge that hospitals across the country are in serious short supply of drugs necessary to treat leukemia, fight infections, drugs, such as anesthetics, that are vital to operations, and vitamins for cancer patients. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists has declared…
Read MoreChronic Versus Acute Back Pain
Everyone suffers from a sore or aching back from time to time. Whether you spent a day loading furniture into the back of a moving van, tweaked it in a game of pickup basketball, or had a long, stressful day of driving, the symptoms can be the same: a dull or even sharp ache that…
Read MoreVocal Cord Paralysis
Not all injuries cause serious or long-lasting pain. In fact, some cause disabilities that can be just as difficult to deal with. One of these types of injuries is called vocal cord paralysis, which is caused by a hard blow to the head, throat, or chest. Vocal cord paralysis can occur in a traffic accident,…
Read MoreShoulder Impingement May Require Shoulder Decompression Surgery
Millions of people suffer shoulder injuries at some point in their life. For many, these injuries are the result of a car accident, a slip and fall, or repetitive motion injury on the job. Depending on the injury, it may require surgery to fix. Shoulder impingement occurs when the rotator cuff tendon becomes pinched between…
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