Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are two of the most serious adverse drug reactions someone can have — and they’re both devastating. Many patients don’t survive. Those who do often have their lives irrevocably altered. Unfortunately, these conditions are often caused by negligence on the part of drug manufacturers, pharmacists and physicians. […]

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The movies and television shows often make it appear that vehicle fires happen just about every time that cars crash, with over-the-top special effects. While these scenes are often exaggerated for entertainment purposes, a look at the statistics shows that these fires aren’t quite as uncommon as most people assume. When vehicle fires do happen, […]

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Every year, thousands of Americans seek treatment following some form of brain injury. Generally, brain injuries range in severity from mild to severe. When you sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a result of another person’s negligence or recklessness, be it from a car crash, medical negligence, a slip, a fall or some form of trauma, […]

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Spinal cord injury is one of the most common injuries during a car crash, a fall or a workplace incident. A severe spinal cord injury can cause chronic pain as well as permanent disability. The average compensation for spinal cord injury in California varies depending on the specifics of your personal injury and the resulting damages.  Here […]

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Every time you get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, you know that you’re taking a chance. Accidents can and do happen. Fortunately, most people walk away from their wrecks with just minor injuries. Not everyone is so fortunate, however. Others suffer catastrophic injuries that leave them requiring a lifetime of care.  Some catastrophic injuries are […]

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Dogs are seemingly everywhere you look nowadays. In fact, according to the American Veterinary Medicine Association, about 40% of all American households have at least one canine in the family. While many dogs are friendly and docile, others can be unpredictable or downright vicious. During a dog attack, you may be vulnerable to a variety of catastrophic injuries. […]

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Dogs are man’s best friend, but they also have the potential to be violent, dangerous and vicious. While most dogs will never bare their teeth at a human, those that do can cause serious harm and catastrophic injuries to their victims. Some of the most common serious injuries in dog bite cases include: All of […]

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Distracted driving has been a major area of focus for safety experts over the last decade or so. Much of it is tied to smartphones. The first iPhone came out in 2007, and, while there were smartphones before that, this is the one that hit big and changed the market. Now, more than a decade later, […]

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