Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) hospitalize and kill thousands of people annually in the United States, with children, teenagers and senior citizens being the most vulnerable. The simple truth is young children play hard, teenagers enjoy physical sports, and seniors can have problems with balance during…
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nearly 3 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in the U.S. in 2016, and one-third of those were serious and required time away from work. Here are some tips on how to avoid a few…
A team of attorneys led by Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A. has filed a lawsuit in San Francisco, CA against Biomet Orthopedics on behalf of a patient who suffered horrific injuries from a Biomet M2a metal on metal hip implant. The patient, Mickey Reed, had…
Many parents know that rubber toys can make bath time a lot more fun, which can make it easier to motivate kids to bathe. But according to a recent study, it is important to check those toys over carefully. Turns out that many of them…
According to a report released recently by the Road to Zero Coalition, the U.S. is lagging behind 19 other comparable countries in terms of road safety. The report featured data compiled by the World Health Organization and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. The…
In Sanchez v. White County Medical Center, No. 16-5154, (10th Cir. April 2018), the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit determined how to answer that question. This case arises from a car accident on August 5, 2013 in Creek County, Oklahoma. According…
According to a recent report in US News, citations for distracted driving in Pennsylvania jumped by 52 percent in 2017, and have increased by 172 percent since 2013. The majority of the citations—7 out of 10—were issued to men, and more than a third to…
You may already know the importance of taking photographs and exchanging insurance information after a car accident. But once you leave the scene, your top priority should be to undergo a medical evaluation. Treating your injuries as soon as possible may shorten your recovery time,…
On March 1, 2018, an Arizona woman filed a new Jardiance lawsuit against manufacturers Boehringer Ingelheim, claiming the type 2 diabetes medication caused her to suffer from serious injuries. She filed the case in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, and seeks…