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Life Can Change Drastically After A Cervical Spine Injury
Injuries to the cervical spinal nerves, located in the neck, can be life changing. Spinal cord injuries impact the area below the injury, which means that your entire body except for your head can be affected by an injury to this area of the spinal cord. The higher the level of spinal cord injury, the…
Hospitals Must Take Precautions To Prevent The Spread Of The Flu
The 2018 influenza season is one of the worst in recent history. The only state that hasn’t been affected by the epidemic is Hawaii. Because of the severity of this year’s most common flu, hospitals must be extra cautious when treating patients because deaths from this strain of the common flu virus are higher this…
Does Your Employer Understand Your Brain Injury?
Mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are deceptively destructive injuries that can disrupt or even destroy a victim’s entire career and lead to conflicts within a victim’s community. Unlike other injuries that present visible or otherwise easily identifiable symptoms, mild TBIs often seem like nothing to those who do not understand the scope of difficulties that…
Understand Your Options For Handling A Drunk Driving Charge
A DUI arrest starts a series of events that can be very difficult to live with. You will have to go to court and possibly face significant civil penalties, depending on the circumstances of the case. Connecticut laws are strict when it comes to drunk driving. Understanding the law can help you determine how you…
Medical vs. Recreational: Understanding Connecticut Marijuana Law
The subject of marijuana is discussed frequently in this country. Many states, including Connecticut, have decriminalized some cannabis use. This doesn’t mean that there aren’t potential consequences for having marijuana on your person. If you are found to be in possession of marijuana, you may be subject to civil or criminal penalties. In some cases,…
Give Semitrucks Room To Move On Every Road
As the busiest shipping season of the year ramps up, you are probably going to see more semitrucks on the roads. While these large vehicles are serving an important purpose, they are also creating a big danger. Even though most semitrucks travel primarily on interstates, which are considered the safest roads, they have a higher…
Cerebral Palsy Can Result From Inadequate Fetal Monitoring
When a woman is in labor, her body goes through a series of intense physical and chemical processes. The same is true of the infant inside her. Those changes can be dangerous, and for many centuries, childbirth was a leading cause of death among women. Modern medicine has made labor and delivery safer for both…