Monthly Archives: October 2022
An Electrode Implanted In The Brain Could Help Improve Memory Function In People With Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injury (TBI), a more severe form of the common injury known as concussion, can cause neurological and behavioral symptoms that last for years after the injury, and sometimes even for the rest of the patient’s life. TBI symptoms can include headaches, increased sensitivity to light and noise, depression, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and… Read More »
Court Orders Ford To Pay $1.7 Billion In Punitive Damages For Unsafe Roof Design
Even if you consider several vehicle models before deciding which one to buy, hardly anyone has to spend time deciding whether they would rather have a car or a truck. People choose cars when they want something fuel efficient that is easy to park in narrow parking spaces or to parallel park in downtown… Read More »
Is Surgery The Best Treatment For Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that affects the linings of body cavities; like other types of cancer, it can spread to other parts of the body if left untreated. The most common cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos dust. Approximately 80 percent of mesothelioma patients have been exposed to asbestos at… Read More »
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act
Personal injury lawsuits are not just about traumatic injuries like broken bones or cuts that require stitches. The laws that grant you the right to seek compensation against the person who caused a car accident in which you got injured also apply in cases where one party’s negligence caused a person to suffer a… Read More »
Why Is It So Hard To Get A Verdict In Your Favor In A Personal Injury Case?
Most legal cases do not play out the way they appear in movies and on television. There is almost nothing that lawyers and witnesses can say during a jury trial that will surprise the judge; before the trial, the judge has carefully reviewed all the evidence that either side plans to present and perhaps… Read More »
Fall Foliage Safety Hazards For Drivers And Pedestrians
October is here, and another beautiful South Carolina autumn is coming soon. In South Carolina, you get to experience the beautiful colors of fall foliage even as the temperatures remain mild; the drive to South Carolina’s many fall festivals is as enjoyable as the festivities themselves. Fall leaves look beautiful when they are on… Read More »
Premises Liability And Vacation Rentals
It is a popular trope in movies and television that a teenager hosts an epic party when the teen’s parents are out of town, and when the parents find out, they react with outrage and panic. What are they so scared of? Teens can engage in all kinds of risky behavior even when their… Read More »
Exposure To Vinyl Chloride In Drinking Water Increases Cancer Risks
Most people associate the word “vinyl” with phonograph records, imitation patent leather, or a type of material used to weatherproof the outsides of buildings, but the term refers to a whole group of molecules that can occur not only in solid form, but also as liquids or gasses. One of these substances is vinyl… Read More »