According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), defective products injure millions of Americans every year, and kill thousands of others. We use dozens of different consumer products each day. Nearly any product we encounter could be dangerous if it is defective. Defective products can range from children’s toys, to medical devices, to automobiles, …
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Driving and fatigue are a dangerous combination. But when it comes to drivers of big rigs, the problem is even more serious. Commercial trucks weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Because of their sheer size and weight, they are difficult to control. Stopping a truck or making a sudden maneuver requires more time and distance than …
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In a split second, a spinal cord injury can change someone’s life forever. It is estimated that 17,500 spinal cord injuries occur every year. Currently, there are approximately 450,000 people living with spinal cord injuries in the U.S. A spinal cord injury is caused by trauma to the spinal cord, which is often the result …
These days, there seems to be confusion surrounding the terms “concussion” and “traumatic brain injury.” Often, we hear about concussions that occur because of a car wreck, slip and fall or sports-related injury. A concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury. What’s the Difference? Concussions are quite common. It is reported that …
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The kids are back in school, and summer is behind us. There may be a little chill in the air, and people are getting ready for apple cider, sweaters, pumpkin pie and all the fun that this time of year brings. It is important to keep in mind that as the weather changes, so do …
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We are well into the fall season and while it may seem a bit early, it’s a great time to prepare yourself and your family for winter driving hazards. This is particularly true if you have a young driver in your family, or a new driver who’s never driven in winter weather. Take a few …
Here’s What You Can Do If You Fall The weather in Kansas and Missouri is notoriously unpredictable, especially in winter. The morning may be clear and sunny, but by lunchtime there can be snow and ice. Welcome to slip and fall conditions. Here’s a look at the risks: Snow on sidewalks may not get cleared …
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Current statistics report that approximately 250,000 spinal cord injuries occur every year. Because the spinal cord contains bundles of nerves that run from your brain to the rest of your body, any injury to the spinal cord is very serious. A spinal cord injury occurs when any part of the spinal cord or connected nerves …
Traumatic brain injuries are just that: traumatic. These injuries can have a profound impact on not only the victim, but also the victim’s loved ones. Many of our clients’ lives have been affected by traumatic injuries to the brain. As a result, we understand, and are sensitive to, how these injuries can temporarily or permanently …
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We are committed to speaking out against drunk driving. That’s why we are big supporters of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Because we help many clients who are victims of drunk driving crashes, we understand the tragic consequences of this careless act. Raising awareness involves all of us, and we believe in doing our part …
