A spinal cord injury comes as terrifying news to a victim and their family. Just hearing the phrase makes a mind race with all the possibilities it could imply. And while the cost of such a traumatizing injury isn’t even on the victim’s, or their family’s, radar, you can believe […]
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Slater & Zurz is still taking clients who suspect their health issues stemmed from baby powder use. Linked to ovarian cancer and other cancers of female reproductive organs, talcum powder – also known commonly, and labeled, as baby powder – has been alleged to contain cancer-causing asbestos. Women have been
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According to the CDC, rare and deadly bacteria have killed at least two people and sickened others, prompting a product recall and a warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sold in Walmart stores across the country, the bacteria was discovered in an aromatherapy spray. The spray, “Better
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Here are some general tips about how to behave around a dog, followed by recommendations on things you should never do around a dog, many of them provided by the American Veterinary Medical Association. We also offer some tips from a dog warden and some specific instructions on what to do if a
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As Internet shopping grows and consumers increasingly demand seven-day delivery and groceries on their doorstep, more postal carriers, cable installers, meter readers, and delivery people of all types are being confronted by dogs. Dog attacks on postal workers totaled 6,755 in 2020, the highest number in three decades, the U.S.
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When a dog bites children, the animal tends to inflict bites on their head, face, and neck. The child bends down to pet a dog and could be tragically scarred for life. Children tend not to be as cautious as most adults, and their movements are quick. They get close
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If you or a loved one is bitten by a dog or other domestic animal, one of the first things you should do after seeking immediate medical treatment is to notify all local agencies involved in monitoring these types of emergencies—mainly your local police department, your county dog warden and
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If a dog has bitten you or a loved one, you may be wondering, “Can I Sue for a Dog Bite?” The short answer is: “It depends.” Several factors determine whether you can file a dog bite lawsuit if a dog in Ohio has bitten you, and other circumstances influence
The ability to weave in and out of traffic is one of the great appeals of using electric scooters, but therein lies the problem and why accidents are on the rise. In the last decade, there were more than 100,000 e-scooter-related injuries reported, according to data from the U.S. Consumer
When we make the difficult decision to place our loved one in a nursing home, we do our homework, ensuring the facility we choose offers the highest level of care and compassion for our family members. But what happens when those we trust to care for our loved ones are
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