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Common Medication Errors in Nursing Homes

August 12, 2015
Common Medication Errors in Nursing Homes As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1.4 million individuals1 in the United States reside in nursing homes or similar long-term care facilities. Because many of these nursing home residents are elderly and may have multiple […]
Posted In: Drug Injury

What Kinds of Accidents Can Lead to Pain Syndromes?

July 27, 2015
What Kinds of Accidents Can Lead to Pain Syndromes? Complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, is a condition that causes chronic pain that can often be debilitating. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) indicates1 that while anyone can develop CRPS, it tends of affect women more often than […]
Posted In: Car Accidents

What Kinds of Hazards Can Cause Michigan Slip and Fall Accidents?

July 20, 2015
What Kinds of Hazards Can Cause Michigan Slip and Fall Accidents? Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common causes of accidental injury in the United States. While the large majority of slips, trips, or falls result in little more than a bruise or fleeting embarrassment, they also have the […]
Posted In: Personal Injury

Potentially Dangerous Side Effects of Januvia

July 7, 2015
Potentially Dangerous Side Effects of Januvia According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 29 million1 or more individuals in the United States have diabetes. To help control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, doctors may prescribe medications that involve incretin therapy.2 The most popular […]
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What Types of Injuries are Commonly Caused by Dog Bites?

July 2, 2015
What Types of Injuries are Commonly Caused by Dog Bites? According to WebMD,1 approximately 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. It would be difficult to go an entire day in a United States city without seeing several dogs in cars, being walked, in parks, or even roaming off-leash. As […]
Posted In: Dog Bites

Are Your Airbags Safe?

June 30, 2015
Are Your Airbags Safe? Airbags are an important safety feature required in every passenger vehicle1 since the late 1990’s. Front airbags keep drivers and front seat passengers from hitting their heads or chests on the dashboard, steering wheel, or windshield, while side airbags protect motorists in […]
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What Is My Bicycle Accident Case Worth?

June 25, 2015
What Is My Bicycle Accident Case Worth? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),1 bicycle accidents resulting in an estimated 515,000 emergency department visits in 2010. When bicyclists are struck by other vehicles or thrown from their bikes because of hazards in the roadway, they often sustain extremely […]
Posted In: Bicycle Accidents

FAQs about the Workers’ Comp Process

June 18, 2015
FAQs about the Workers’ Comp Process The process of applying for and receiving workers’ compensation can be a confusing one. The following are some brief answers to some of the frequently asked questions about the Michigan workers’ comp program through the LARA Workers’ Compensation Agency.1 When […]

Driver Medical Issues Can Lead to Truck Accidents

May 14, 2015
Driver Medical Issues Can Lead to Truck Accidents Obtaining a commercial driver’s license has many requirements set out by the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).1 These requirements are put in place to make sure that no dangerous or high-risk individuals will not be allowed behind the […]
Posted In: Truck Accidents

Types of Negligent Acts in Car Accident Cases

May 7, 2015
Types of Negligent Acts in Car Accident Cases If you are in an auto accident, you may be certain that it was the other driver’s fault. In order to recover for your injuries in court, however, you must do more than simply state what your believe. Instead, you […]
Posted In: Car Accidents

What Kinds of Injuries Can I Sustain in a Michigan Bicycle Accident?

March 24, 2015
What Kinds of Injuries Can I Sustain in a Michigan Bicycle Accident? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 (CDC), injuries caused by bicycle accidents resulted in approximately 515,000 emergency department visits during 2010. While bicycle riding is unarguably an extremely cost-effective and efficient way to get around, it also […]
Posted In: Personal Injury

Types of Birth Injuries

May 8, 2014
Types of Birth Injuries During pregnancy, labor, and immediately after birth, babies are vulnerable to serious injuries during even routine procedures. These injuries can range in severity from bruises and cuts to broken bones and even brain damage. It’s up to the doctors, nurses, […]
Posted In: Medical Malpractice

Man Injured by Thrown Beer Bottle

April 25, 2014
Man Injured by Thrown Beer Bottle Accidents can happen at any time and when they are sudden it can make it difficult to find out who is responsible. It can be very frustrating when someone is injured and they can’t get restitution from the culprit because […]
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