The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been hinting at changes in its recommended exposure to toxic chemicals like perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and other Polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFCs)— a family of chemicals that have been used since the 1950s in various commercial applications. Meanwhile, a number of…
Intellectual Property Law, What is It? Led Zeppelin is not my favorite band, nor is “Stairway to Heaven” my favorite song. It is a good song. And I do not handle intellectual property (IP) law litigation cases but my son Max, who just finished his…
Needing to have surgery can be a very stressful and frightening time. Even a minor operation brings with it some risks. Patients usually put their faith in their surgeon, and believe that surgeon will be entirely focused on them during the operation. This sounds like…
Every year, hundreds of bicyclists die in traffic accidents involving motor vehicles, and thousands more are injured, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data. Drivers can play a big role in reducing those statistics, but it’s a two-way street, and bicyclists have responsibilities…
Thinking of taking a trip overseas? For those who suffer from complex regional pain syndrome/reflex sympathetic dystrophy (CRPS/RSD), this can be a painful proposition. Extended travel is particularly difficult for those dealing with chronic pain, given the shrinking legroom and lack of flexibility airline seats…
A 14-year-old Security, Colorado teen was jogging through the intersection, something he had done dozen of times before. But, this time, as he entered the crosswalk he was hit by a car. Despite hitting his back, head, neck and legs, the teen only suffered cuts…
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It’s not new news that wearing a seat belt helps protect you from serious injuries in a car accident. But some people still haven’t gotten the message. According to data from 2014, over 21,000 vehicle passengers were killed and more than 11,000 of those weren’t…
