Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a condition that primarily affects premature infants with low birth weight. In the 1940’s and 1950’s it was the leading cause of blindness in children in the U.S., and it is still one of the most common causes of childhood vision loss. But, ROP vision loss is preventable. ROP can […]
How You Can Help Improve Food Safety for Everyone
June 15, 2017 By
You’ve seen the recalls, restaurant closings, and stories about people getting sick. You know we have issues and you might be on edge every time you buy groceries or go out to eat. Moreover, you are probably wondering who is in charge of this stuff and why it keeps happening. Well, it is complicated and […]
Is Fault Automatic in Rear-End Collisions?
June 12, 2017 By
You have probably heard that, in rear-end collisions, the rear driver is automatically found at-fault regardless of the facts or circumstances. There is a kernel of truth to that, but it’s not that simple. In most rear-end collisions, the rear driver really is too blame, so there is a presumption of fault in this type […]
3 Basic Safety Tips You May Have Missed
April 26, 2017 By
Sometimes, the simplest things can ultimately save your life. Things that don’t seem obvious, or that you just never think about. Here are three safety tips, that are very easy to implement, but can have a major impact on your safety. Protecting Yourself from Scammers in Hotels When you are staying in a hotel, and […]
13 Senior Citizens Killed in Crash. Will Texas finally Pass a Texting Ban?
April 17, 2017 By
On Wednesday, March 29, 2017, 13 senior citizens were killed in a horrific crash caused by a 20-year-old man who told a witness at the scene that he had been texting. Texas is one of only four states that does not have a ban on texting while driving. Bills have been considered by the legislature […]
Is Your Vehicle Safe? With Recalls Rising, Here’s What You Need to Know
April 5, 2017 By
If you feel like you know too many people who have been in bad automobile accidents, or seem to hear about them on the news every day, you’re not alone. Sadly, with so many vehicles on the roads these days, and so many drivers being over the legal limit on substances, too tired to concentrate, […]
How to Gain Compensation For a Back Injury: When You Can and Can’t Sue
March 15, 2017 By
Back injuries are among the most debilitating injuries anyone can sustain. Whether your injury is a ruptured disk or a fractured vertebrae, it is likely that you will suffer from pain, restricted movement and expensive medical treatment. For that reason, it is important to understand when and how you can determine if you are owed […]
Liability for a Vehicle Mishap on the Road – What You Need to Know
March 10, 2017 By
In car crashes, most car accident attorneys look at the liability that falls almost only on the drivers, private individuals. In consequence, insurance companies settle up. Some states have no-fault systems. In the rest of the states, damages depend on how much insurance the at-fault driver has. It’s rare that a component of the car […]
The Difference Between Birth Injury and Birth Defects
February 23, 2017 By
Every future parent, upon learning that he or she will have a baby, hopes that his or her child will be born healthy and whole. Unfortunately, sometimes, babies are born with a birth injury or a birth defect. While many people may use these terms interchangeably, there is actually a significant difference between the causes […]
