The brain serves to interpret all the information we receive and to give us instructions on how to respond to that information. It is the brain that dictates behavior and allows a person to interact with the rest of the world. A brain injury of severe magnitude could...
Month: April 2015
Mild TBI may impact cognitive function
Brain trauma often causes serious and life-changing injuries for victims. Those who have been injured in an accident involving a blow to the head may suffer from permanent problems including loss of cognitive ability, physical disabilities and other issues. Phoenix...
Risks of lung cancer screenings
Arizona residents may be interested in how some physicians have become more hesitant to screen smokers for lung cancer. A study published in 2011 revealed that spiral CT scans may have the ability to help lower the rate of lung cancer fatalities by 20 percent. As of...
Arizona car accidents and what to do
When people are involved in a car accident, they may be so traumatized that it is difficult for them to think about what to do. It is very important that people take certain steps after an accident in order to protect themselves and to preserve their claim against the...
Hospital negligence can be complicated to trace
Typically, patients receive very good care in hospitals. But occasionally a patient is harmed while receiving treatment. When this happens, it is important to find out if the injury was due to the hospital's negligence. But even the most common place-place procedures...
Fatal accident at Disney World’s speedway
A man has died after an auto accident at Walt Disney World Speedway, which is an attraction visited by people from as far away as Arizona and Alaska. According to Florida police, a 36-year-old man was the passenger who was pronounced dead at the scene. The 24-year-old...
Tips for driving in wet weather
Spring rains bring wet weather to Arizona and the rest of the country. The American Auto Association reports that 1.2 million crashes each year are caused by rainy weather. The most important rule for driving on a wet road is to stay alert at all times. There are...
Doctors must address possible kidney transplant complications
We are at a point in medical history where organ transplants have become common place. Countless lives have been saved because doctors can replace organs that have been damaged or are failing to function. But in order to perform an organ transplant, it is critical...
Illegal street racing’s impact on car accidents
Illegal street racing places individuals in Arizona and across the country at risk of personal injury. Law enforcement is cracking down on this unlawful activity for the protection of all individuals. Offenders face serious consequences like confiscation of their...
Verdict awards family of child injured by medication error
The attorney can examine your child's medical records in an effort to determine what happened. The attorney could also advise you on what steps you can take in an effort to get compensation for expenses to take care of your child.Source: 7 News Denver, "Jury...