Car crashes may inspire a host of different injuries. People recognize that spinal cord injuries, brain injuries and amputations could all happen as a result of a crash, any of which might prove permanently debilitating for those involved. When injuries seem to be...
Product Liability
How slips and falls from a ramp can lead to severe injuries
Ramps are meant to be a safer and more efficient option compared to stairs for getting from one level to another. They can facilitate the safe loading and unloading of cargo and other heavy objects or help people with disabilities get where they need to be....
Pediatrician group says weighted blankets aren’t safe for babies
Weighted blankets simulate the sensation of being hugged to help people with anxiety or insomnia sleep more easily. But if it works for adults, would it also work for babies? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) believes infants shouldn’t use weighted blankets...
Should you be concerned about the safety of your hair products?
Using certain hair products may put your health at risk. Hair treatment products, such as chemical hair straighteners, relaxers and dyes, are commonly used by women with textured hair. Continued and repeated use of these products can put your health at risk, so it is...
A California talcum powder lawsuit leads to an $18 million verdict
For decades, people treated talcum powder like a natural and safe bath and body product. Many companies marketed talcum powder as safe for direct use on the human body, and one of the many popular uses included use in infants' diapers and adults' undergarments to help...
Why are elders at high risk for severe fall injuries?
Slips and falls could happen to anyone. Some jobs have occupational hazards, increasing fall risks. Meanwhile, other age groups, such as toddlers, fall frequently as they learn to walk and run. Most of their injuries could be mild, requiring little or no medical care....
What happened at Camp Lejeune?
You have probably heard about the massive litigation related to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, which is located in North Carolina. If you or a loved one spent time at Camp Lejeune, you might be wondering if the health problems you have experienced could be connected....
Why might a crash-related brain injury fail to heal?
If you suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a car accident, it could take a long time to heal. The path to healing is often extensive, sometimes involving months in the hospital and months or even years of recovery at home. Sustaining a TBI is a significant event...
Colorado saw the most traffic deaths last year since 1981
If you've ever thought to yourself that the roads have become more dangerous in recent years, your perception may be more accurate than you realize. Although vehicles have become safer and crash rates have dropped steadily for multiple years, they have started to rise...
Why is vaginal mesh no longer used for pelvic organ prolapse?
Vaginal mesh is a surgical tool, made much like a net, that was once commonly used to treat various medical conditions, such as pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The surgical mesh is used to support the urethra and bladder neck when...