If your child was seriously injured in an accident that was not their fault, deciding to go to court is often easier said than done. Even if you are confident that the law is on your side, filing claims, sifting through paperwork, and keeping tabs on a dozen different deadlines…
Can You Afford The Cost Of Recovery? The cost of health care is only going up. Year after year, hospital bills and medical debt force more Americans into bankruptcy than any other expense. Even if you are one of the 305.2 million people in this country with health insurance of…
Your hip joint is the single most significant connection between your legs and torso. Comprised of large bones, cartilage, and many different types of muscle, tissue, and fiber, your hips are incredibly strong and among the most durable parts of the body. However, the hip joint is complex—and like any…
Your hands and wrists are so complex that any serious injury to a bone, nerve, or tendon could have serious repercussions. Even if you have the means to cover the initial costs of treatment, recovery rarely stops and ends with a single trip to the emergency room. Instead, you could…
Joint and dislocation injuries often do not receive the attention they deserve. Although many people make the mistake of thinking that these types of injuries are minor, they can be debilitating and take a significant toll on accident victims’ quality of life. Recovery often entails time away from work, physical…
Paralysis affects millions of men, women, and children across the country. However, “paralysis” does not refer to a specific condition so much as a spectrum of medical signs and symptoms. Paralysis can disrupt lives in very different ways, with some cases requiring much more intensive care than others. Here’s what…
Most burns happen in and around the home and result from minor mistakes. However, even when burns are accidental, they cannot—and should not—always be blamed on the victim. In some cases, family friends, property owners, and event organizers assume a measure of responsibility for your safety when they put you…
Depo-Provera is a progestin-based type of hormonal birth control, as well as one of the most frequently prescribed contraceptives in the country. Nearly 25% of all sexually active women in the United States have taken Depo-Provera at some point. Depo-Provera is highly effective in preventing pregnancy, but it can also…
You should not have to think twice about taking your reproductive health into your own hands, but for thousands of women across the country, choosing a Paragard IUD came with a host of hidden risks. Paragard, sold under the brand name ParaGard®, is a non-hormonal intrauterine device. Most Paragard IUDs…
Talc, sometimes termed “talcum,” is a naturally occurring mineral found in large deposits throughout the United States. Talcum’s greatest strength—and its most obvious advantage for product manufacturers—is its ability to absorb moisture and reduce friction. In cosmetics and baby powders, this can help keep skin dry and prevent rashes. However,…