Last month, a jury in San Francisco, CA ordered Monsanto to pay $289 million in damages to a man who developed cancer after years of using Roundup (a popular weed killer) in his role as a school groundskeeper. You’ve likely been seeing Roundup and parent company Monsanto in the news a lot lately, and you […]
What Causes Birth Injuries?
Accidents in the delivery room can lead to a lifetime of complications. What happens if a child is injured during birth? In this article, we’ll take a look at how often (and how) birth injuries occur. How Often Do Birth Injuries Happen? Birth injuries affect 6-8 of every 1,000 infants born in the United States. […]
What Are Common Chest Injuries After a Car Accident?
More than three million Americans are injured each year in car accidents. From whiplash to traumatic brain injuries, the complications can be serious. While car accident injuries can vary greatly due to the circumstances of each crash, there are some common types of injuries, such as chest injuries. In this blog post, we’ll look at […]
Change Your Mind: Brain Injury Awareness
For more than thirty years, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has raised public awareness for Brain Injury Awareness Month in March each year. The theme for the 2018-2020 campaign is Change Your Mind. The campaign is a platform for educating the general public about brain injuries and the needs of affected individuals and […]
The Dangers of Shoveling Snow
Abundant snowfall can be a novelty here in southeastern Indiana, but it can also cause serious complications. From increased automobile accidents due to snowy conditions to slip and fall accidents caused by slick walkways, winter weather can be brutal. But did you know that snow shoveling causes thousands of injuries and approximately 100 fatalities each […]
