Category Archives: News
The Dangers of Hands-Free Devices
Cell phones have become an integral part of American daily life by providing users with numerous social and technological conveniences. Unfortunately, cell phones are also responsible for 78% of all distracted driving accidents in the United States. Despite endless awareness campaigns and…
What Causes Anoxic Brain Injuries?
Brain injuries are considered catastrophic injuries because they significantly and negatively impact a victim’s quality of life and often hinder their ability to hold gainful employment. An anoxic brain injury occurs when the brain is deprived of oxygen. On average,…
The Dangerous Link Between Anesthesia and Brain Trauma
General anesthesia is a common cocktail drug given to patients during surgeries and medical procedures. When successfully administered, anesthesia renders patients unconscious by placing them in a reversible coma. While in this state, patients experience paralysis, amnesia, and analgesia. This…
NHTSA and DOT Work to Curb the Use of Unapproved Helmets
There are a number of unsafe motorcycle helmets on the market and the Department of Transportation, or DOT, has recently taken special action seeking to prevent them from getting into the hands of motorcyclists. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,…
How You Can Protect Your Case
For victims of car accidents, the moments following a crash can be confusing. Unfortunately, it’s during this time that many individuals fail to realize that they’re making certain mistakes that can be damaging to their claim for compensation. Below, our…
Changes After a Brain Injury Can Affect Loved Ones and Caregivers
When a person suffers from a brain injury, there are a lot of changes that can occur. The extent of the changes that happen depends on the severity of the brain injury. One issue that isn’t always considered is how…
2 Safety Tips to Prevent a Bicycle Accident
While bicycling is a favored method of transportation for many Texas citizens, it is, unfortunately, not the safest travel option. Each year, countless bicyclists are involved in collisions and accidents that lead to severe injuries and tragic fatalities. In fact,…
Kraft Initiates Recall of 36k Cases of Sliced American Cheese
Kraft Heinz has released a public apology over its recall of 36,000 cases of cheese. The food giant said that it deeply regretted the need to institute the recall, and it apologized to the customers it let down, but the…
3 Tips to Avoid Driving Fatigue
While campaigns against drunk driving and distracted driving get a lot of media focus, there is very little awareness about the consequences of driving while exhausted. Texas habitually leads the nation in many bad driving habits, including, unfortunately, drowsy driving.…
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