A coalition of injured Iraq war veterans who are frustrated by delays in health care have accused VA Secretary Jim Nicholson of breaking the law by denying them disability pay and mental health treatment. The group has filed a class action against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Suing on behalf of hundreds of thousands […]
Dog Bite Victim is Awarded Close to $4 Million
A jury has awarded $3.7 million to a woman permanently injured in a brutal dog attack finding that the Delray Beach, Florida city officials were not only at fault but were more culpable than the dog’s owner. The jury assigned 60% of the blame to the city making Delray Beach potentially liable for more than […]
Trampoline Fun Can Be Very Dangerous
Trampolines bounced onto the scene over twenty years ago and have become extremely popular in recent years. Along with the popularity of trampolines has come a huge number of injuries, some very serious, related to these backyard staples. What has been perceived as wholesome, healthy fun can actually be quite dangerous. A full-size trampoline can […]
New Study Helps with Understanding Concussions
Concussions in young athletes are a very common form of traumatic brain injury, but the changes that occur in brain function because of those concussions have been poorly understood in the past. A recent University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study linked changes in brain function directly to the recovery of the injured athlete. The […]
Dallas Gas Facility Explosion Sends Debris and Flames Into the Air
A series of explosions at a gas facility in Dallas sent flaming debris onto highways and buildings near downtown seriously injuring at least two people. A half-mile area surrounding the Southwest Industrial Gases, Inc. facility was evacuated and parts of Interstates 30 and 35 were shut down as the explosions continued for over a half […]
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