If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident or through some other means, you may want to consider discussing any sleep problems with a doctor sooner rather than later. A recent study indicates that sleep and recovery go...
Year: 2016
New Jersey lawsuits begin over exploding e-cigarette batteries
We've previously mentioned the dangers of lithium ion batteries in this blog. Now, that danger is making news here in New Jersey, due to lawsuits by four people injured in separate accidents with exploding e-cigarettes.All four people have suffered serious injuries...
Who is liable when a lithium ion battery explodes?
Lithium-ion batteries are tiny miracles of science—unlike expensive disposable batteries, lithium-ion batteries are virtually endlessly rechargeable. They're also lightweight and fairly powerful. Unfortunately, they also have a nasty habit of catching fire when...
Harmed patients have the right to seek compensation
Hand-washing is something that is very important in all health care settings. This includes doctor's offices, nursing homes and any other facilities where medical care is provided. For patients, medical care providers who don't wash their hands can prove to be very...
Hygiene is important in hospitals
When you get very sick, there is a chance that you will find yourself in the hospital. This is a place where you expect to get back on the road to health; however, a hospital is a hotbed of germs that can lead to you getting sicker than you were in the first...
What is pain like after a traumatic brain injury?
The pain after a traumatic brain injury is something that almost anyone who has had one can likely recall. This pain isn't limited only to pain at the site of the injury. Instead, the pain can easily spread to other areas of the body. Not all of the pain after a TBI...
Brain injuries can impact smell and taste
The effects of a traumatic brain injury are fairly well known for the most part. There are some lesser known effects that a person with a TBI can experience. A change or loss in smell and taste are possible after one of these injuries because part of the brain...
Even crafts can lead to person injury cases
In our previous blog post, we discussed how crafts can sometimes be a liability for the person who is selling them. That brings up the important point regarding goods that aren't mass made -- these products can be dangerous for the people who use them. Even in these...
Crafts are products, and you could be liable when selling them
The rise of online sales has opened the door up for the craft market. While craft shows do still exist, many people have turned to online sellers where they can list products, find customers all over the country -- or all over the world -- and then ship them out. This...
Do large trucks come with special accident risks?
Last week, we covered some general steps for staying safe behind the wheel. When you're a commercial truck driver or if you have reason to drive a larger truck or van for any reason, following simple safety tips isn't always enough. Heavier machinery can be more...