Recent Blog Posts
Safety Tips for the Home During the Holidays
Yes, it may be the most wonderful time of the year. But it can also be one of the most dangerous. Last year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated there were 15,000 injuries in hospital emergency rooms resulting from holiday decorating in November and December 2012. That equals to about 250 injuries a… Read More »
Elevator Accident in New York
We regret to report that earlier this week in New York City, two men were injured in an elevator accident. The accident happened when the freight elevator in the old Western Union Building in Tribeca suddenly fell. An FDNY spokeswoman said the men were taken to Bellevue Hospital to be treated for multiple trauma… Read More »
Got Whiplash? When to Seek Medical Treatment
Acceleration-deceleration injuries, often called whiplash, are a common cause of head injury. Whiplash is an apt nickname as these injuries are caused by a severe jerk, like the cracking of a whip, of the head and neck. Rear-end collisions are the most common cause of acceleration-deceleration injuries. Car accidents are the third leading cause… Read More »
When Pursuing Legal Action, Find a Lawyer Who Will Be Your Representative and Your Partner
The legal system in the United States, while not perfect, is one of the best in the world. Even though its one of the best, it’s still complex and intimidating for people who aren’t acquainted with it. The events that lead clients to our doors are sudden and, sometimes, very traumatic. They may be… Read More »
When Worker’s Comp Isn’t Enough: Third-Party Claims
When a worker is injured on the job, most know that they’re entitled to some form of worker’s compensation from their employer. Worker’s comp (as it is commonly known) is a state-mandated insurance program. When an employee suffers a job-related injury or illness, they are entitled to compensation regardless of who was at fault…. Read More »
Prevention Key to Avoiding Sports-Related Concussions
Pugilism’s popularity rises and falls, but fighting as sport has been a part of American culture for more than 100 years. In the last decade, mixed martial arts (MMA) has overtaken boxing as the fighting sport of choice. The drama surrounding famous fights and fighters is compelling and draws huge crowds. Fighting is a… Read More »
Elevator Accident: 2 Injured
An elevator doesn’t have to fall far for people to sustain injuries. A man and a woman in Johnson City, Tennessee suffered possible leg fractures when a elevator they were in fell about eight feet, according to an article in the Johnson City Press. The couple were in a freight-type elevator in a residence…. Read More »
Stay Safe This Holiday: No Texting and Driving
We’re attached at the hip to our smartphones and we use them just about everywhere. A restaurant owner in Boston, disheartened that his diners were staring at their phones and not each other during dinner, is now offering a free lunch to customers who’ll agree to turn in their phone at the door. At… Read More »
Diabetes: Misconceptions and Symptoms
Last month, my family and I celebrated a bittersweet milestone. My wife and participated in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) One Walk with our two sons. Both my children have Type 1 diabetes and this year marked the 10th anniversary of our eldest son’s diagnosis. In honor of that, my family committed to… Read More »
Elevator Safety Tips for Children
I was honored to be interviewed for CBS This Morning for its piece on the dangers of in-home elevators. The segment focused on the Nelson family and their son Jordan, and mentioned Jacob Helvey. The families of both boys continue to inspire my partners and me with their advocacy. They are determined to prevent… Read More »
