Over the past several months an increasing number of burn injuries have been reported from consumers using “fire pots” and “fire gels.” Typically, the products used are a decorative container coupled with a gel product that produces a pleasant smell or is used to repel insects. However, when the “gel” appears to be used up [...]
On Friday, July 23, 2010, around 10 a.m., a Cessna airplane crashed off the coast of Ludington, Michigan. The crash was reported by Ludington Air Control and was apparently witnessed by a fishing boat miles off the coast. Indications are that the flight developed problems maybe a third of the way into the flight when [...]
As a leading cause of disability among young adults and children, Traumatic Brain Injury has been referred to as a “silent epidemic” by the National Head Injury Foundation. Up to an estimated 1.4 Million people every year suffer traumatic brain injury. Exact numbers are not known because many persons who suffer brain injuries go undiagnosed.
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Effective January 26, 2010, the United States government has banned the use of hand-held texting by drivers of large commercial trucks and buses. www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/dot1410.htm A similar ban was implemented in December 2009 for drivers of all federal government vehicles.
The prohibition is the latest in a series of actions taken by the U.S. government to combat [...]
A Rockford, Michigan man whose trailer came unhooked and killed an oncoming driver is now facing criminal charges. Trailer Puller Charged in Driver Death.
On October 28, 2009, a van was pulling a utility trailer in Cannon Township. The trailer came loose and hit an oncoming car’s windshield, killing the driver and severely injuring her passenger.
Police [...]
Carbon Monoxide (“CO”) is a colorless, odorless gas that is a byproduct of incomplete combustion. causing it to be called “the silent killer.” CO interferes with the delivery of oxygen in the body, which can cause death and significant injuries, especially brain damage. Recently, there was a reported release of carbon monoxide at a factory [...]
As a leading cause of disability among young adults and children, Traumatic Brain Injury has been referred to as a “silent epidemic” by the National Head Injury Foundation. Up to an estimated 1.4 Million people every year suffer traumatic brain injury. Exact numbers are not known because many persons who suffer brain injuries go undiagnosed.
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Man’s Best Friend
For thousands of years, dogs have been referred to as “Man’s Best Friend.” Why? It’s simple—because dogs are well known for their ability to be loyal, loving, playful, and a great source of companionship for both the young and the old. Dogs even serve some of the most important roles for humans such [...]
On September 17, 2009, a Wisconsin man filed suit against Roadsafe Traffic Systems and Christ Brothers Asphalt due to injuries he sustained when the motorcycle he was operating hit a hole in the road on Homer Adams Parkway West in Godfrey, Wisconsin on October 13, 2009. The hole was created as Christ Brothers and Roadsafe [...]
WHY YOU NOT JUST SHOULD, BUT NEED TO, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY AFTER AN ACCIDENT
