Long-Term Side Effects of Car Accidents
Every year, nearly 6 million people experience car accident injuries. Of these, over 30,000 were fatal. Car accidents often lead to serious injuries which can have long-term effects on an accident victim’s health. These include head injuries like concussions, contusions, and penetrating head wounds. Physical Effects Due to the dangerous nature of car accidents, these can
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Mesothelioma Symptoms & Signs
Symptoms of mesothelioma can be confused with a host of other conditions. People may experience symptoms of mesothelioma similar to the flu, such as fever, sore throat, chest pain, nausea, and cough. Other signs of mesothelioma may include excessive sweating, weight loss, and shortness of breath. This is why it is important to also be
Read MoreSingulair Linked to Increased Suicide
Due to the increased risk of suicide while taking the popular asthma medication, Singulair, the FDA added the strongest warning to medication in March of this year. The agency received countless reports of potential psychiatric side effects for years before adding the label. About Singulair Singulair (montelukast) is a class of drugs of selective leukotriene
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FDA Releases Report on E. coli Romaine Outbreak Cause
Last fall, 167 people in 16 states became infected with E. coli. All consumed infected romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California. From September through December, out of the 167 people infected 85 needed to go to the hospital. Also, 15 developed a syndrome of kidney failure. About E. coli E. coli are bacteria that normally
Read MoreEye Damage Could Be Due To Elmiron Medication
Thousands of people taking Elmiron for bladder pain are unaware that their vision loss and eye damage are related to the medication. Many people take Elmiron for years and do not know that the longer they take it the more prone to eye damage they become. About Elmiron Elmiron is the brand name for
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Firefighters Onboard an Alaskan Rescue Plane Crashes
A report by the Alaska Division of Forestry (DOF) noted that four firefighters survived a plane crash near the western Alaskan village of Aniak. The DOF owned the plane that crashed into the Kuskokwim River on takeoff. Government officials are investigating the crash for mechanical failure. Plane Crashes & Injuries Plane accidents can leave life-altering
Read MoreFire Cadet Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Department Official
A female Columbus Division of Fire cadet has accused a former high-ranking departmental official of coercing her to disrobe and sexually touching her while the two were alone in his office. Unfortunately, this type of sexual harassment is common in fire departments. About Sexual Harassment It is important that when unwelcome conduct crosses the line
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C-Section Negligence Leads to Birth Injury and Infant's Death
A delayed c-section could have dire consequences on an infant. Unfortunately, this is the nightmare new parents in Florida are experiencing. Due to c-section negligence, a 14-month old boy was born with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, which caused oxygen deprivation. Oxygen Deprivation Oxygen deprivation is one of the more common complications resulting in a birth injury. When
Read MoreThe Michael Brady Lynch Firm Appoints New Paralegal
The Michael Brady Lynch Firm is proud to announce that Liliana Ormonde has joined the firm as our new Paralegal. Liliana brings a wealth of experience when it comes to personal injury resolutions. “We are pleased to have Liliana’s skills and aptitude join our firm,” Lead Trial Attorney and firm founder, Michael Brady Lynch said. “We are
Read MoreChild Pornography Online Surges During Pandemic
With tech companies’ moderation efforts also constrained by the pandemic, distributors of child sexual exploitation material are growing bolder, using major platforms to try to draw audiences. Some platforms are warning users that when they report questionable or illegal content, the company may not be able to quickly respond. About Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse is
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