Author: Josh Ferrell
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Concussions – What They Are, How You Can Spot Them, And What To Do!
Any time you bump, bang, or jolt your head, you risk suffering a concussion. Concussions are a form of brain injury and can vary from mild injuries to severe medical emergencies. Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, cause more than 2.87 million ER visits, hospitalizations, and deaths in the U.S. each year. Of those, more than 800,000 of…
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Zantac (Ranitidine) Litigation: What You Need To Know!
Zantac is a popular over-the-counter medication patients use to treat heartburn. Its active ingredient is ranitidine, a histamine-2 blocker that works by reducing the level of acid in the stomach. Several other prescription and over-the-counter heartburn medications also contain ranitidine. Unfortunately, the Food and Drug Administration has linked this ingredient to a probable human carcinogen called N-nitrosodimethylamine…
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Traumatic Brain Injury: What Is It And How Can It Impact You?
Traumatic brain injuries can occur in accidents, from slips and falls to auto crashes. When they occur, they often impact every area of the victim’s life, since they can have physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. Living with traumatic brain injury can pose a difficulty for the victim and the victim’s friends and family members. If you suffer a traumatic…
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Philips CPAP Recall – What you need to know!
Royal Philips announced a voluntary recall of Philips CPAP machines in June 2021 due to potential health risks, including cancer. If you used one of the recalled Philips CPAP machines and were later diagnosed with cancer, you may have a legal claim on your hands. CPAP devices manufactured by Philips are being recalled due to sound-absorbing…
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Should I call the police after a minor collision?
If you are in a multi-car accident or a collision that leaves your vehicle non-operable, calling law enforcement is a no-brainer. They can have someone direct traffic, make sure nobody else wrecks because of the debris, and investigate. But what should you do after a less serious accident? Is it always necessary to call the emergency services?…
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Black Box Data Isn’t Just For Plane Crashes
“Black boxes” are not just in airplanes and they may just save you from being blamed for a collision that is not your fault. Modern vehicles have the technology to supply a variety of information about the moments before an accident. This data can often help establish liability following a collision. It is important to…
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Sign and Symptoms of Nursing Home Neglect
Elder abuse and neglect comes in a variety of forms. Physical neglect is generally defined as the negligent failure of any person having custody of an elder or dependent adult to provide medical care for the person’s physical and mental needs, to keep the person free from health and safety hazards, and to prevent malnutrition…
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Why You Should Get a Free Consultation After A Wreck!
Get an Injury Consultation Early! It is shocking how many times we receive telephone calls from personal injury victims several months after their wreck. By then, serious damage has been done to their case and the insurance company for the defendant receives the benefit. Despite their gimmicky marketing, insurance companies are not friends to personal…
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Benefits of Hiring an Attorney After Your Wreck
Individuals who sustain injuries in car wrecks often face numerous difficulties in their lives. Medical expenses, lost wages, damage to vehicles and personal property, and pain and suffering are often overwhelming for victims and their families. Dealing with all of these negative factors can become even worse when you try to handle an insurance claim on our…
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DRIVING TIPS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL
After a school year mixed with the uncertainty and chaos created by COVID-19, schools are starting to open in full for the new year. Open schools means increased traffic on the road. For some drivers, it has been a while since they have encountered open and active school zones. The beginning of the school year…