Posted in Uncategorized,Zofran on March 23, 2015
The anti-nausea medication Zofran has recently been linked to multiple birth defects. Zofran is a powerful drug developed by drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to treat chemotherapy related nausea. The drug was originally approved in 1991 for use in cancer patients who required chemo or radiation. While the drug was designed and approved to treat nausea… read more
Posted in Social Security Disability,Uncategorized on March 18, 2015
Most employees go about their daily work without ever thinking of the possibility of becoming disabled. However, the chances of becoming disabled as a result of workplace injuries or as a result of other illnesses and ailments are greater than most people would ever imagine. The Social Security Administration reports that just over 1 in… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on March 16, 2015
In 2014, approximately 35,400 people were killed as a result of car accidents. This means that the annual mileage death rate dropped to 1.18 deaths per 100 million miles traveled. According to the National Safety Council, the estimated annual mileage death matches the lowest preliminary estimates on record for the National Safety Council. The 2014… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on March 5, 2015
It’s no secret that long haul truck drivers and bus drivers can suffer from fatigue and drowsy driving. Pressures from delivery schedules and route selection often cause truck drivers to push the limits of the law when trying to make a delivery on time. However, while these types of drivers are often the most thought… read more
Posted in Traumatic Brain Injuries,Uncategorized on March 3, 2015
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month. Brain injuries can range from concussions to comas and are often referred to as traumatic brain injuries (tbi) or mild traumatic brain injuries (mtbi). Regardless of these names, any injury to the head is a serious matter. In discussing brain injuries, these statistics from braintrauma.org help to demonstrate… read more
Posted in Car accident,Uncategorized on March 1, 2015
Separate single car accidents in Wood County over the weekend caused death and significant severe injuries. According to news reports, just before 4 a.m. a vehicle lost control, went over an embankment and collided with a tree. Police with the Wood County Sheriff’s Department said that control was lost after receiving a text message. The… read more
Posted in ATV accidents,Uncategorized on February 19, 2015
All-terrain vehicles, commonly known as ATVs, are four-wheeled off-road recreational vehicles. When used appropriately, they can be a fun and exciting way to enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, irresponsible ATV drivers often ignore important safety rules and regulations, creating serious risk of death or injury. Weighing more than 800 pounds, ATVs have large, powerful engines that… read more
Posted in Shale Gas Injury,Uncategorized on January 27, 2015
The rise of hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale has caused an explosion of natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Hydraulic fracturing, also known as hydro fracking or fracking, is one way to access the reserves of natural gas and petroleum hidden underground inside shale pores. In order to do this, horizontal… read more
Posted in Safety Tips,Uncategorized on January 9, 2015
According to the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. consumers reported losing more than $1.6 billion to fraud last year, and out of the remaining categories of complaints, identity theft nabbed the No. 1 spot. PNC Bank reports that claims of lost or stolen credit cards go up by nearly 20% during the holiday season. The reason… read more
Posted in Personal injury,Uncategorized on December 31, 2014
When someone enters your property, they have a reasonable expectation that it is being maintained as a relatively safe environment, and it is your duty as a property owner to ensure that it is. This theory is called premises liability. Premises liability holds property owners liable for accidents and injuries that occur on their property…. read more
