Neck and Spinal Cord Injuries If a person is injured in an accident and sustains trauma to his or her neck and spinal cord, the individual may be at risk for a number of serious health repercussions. Even mild neck and spinal cord injuries can…
Heavy snowfall in Greeley, Colorado in late February made roads slick and wet, increasing the potential for traffic accidents to occur. According to the Colorado State Patrol, the icy and snow-packed roads made for poor visibility throughout the county, resulting mainly in minor crashes, such…
Injuries Caused by Smoke Inhalation Property fires result in thousands of injuries and deaths every year in the United States. In order to protect inhabitants, visitors, and other guests from these devastating repercussions, property owners must take steps to prevent or at least control fires.…
Traumatic Injuries to the Legs An injury to the legs may have devastating effects on a person’s mobility, comfort, and ability to regularly complete even basic tasks. Especially with injuries to important joints, such as the knee or ankle, a traumatic injury to the leg…
Who is Liable for Vicious Animal Attacks? Attacks by wild or exotic animals can leave those involved with serious injuries and health concerns. However, unlike dog bite incidents or other attacks involving domestic pets, it can be difficult to determine who, if anyone, is at…
Accidents and Traumatic Joint Damage In a variety of accidents, victims can suffer painful injuries to joints including knees, wrists, shoulders, and ankles. Unfortunately, this joint damage often requires surgical intervention or multiple sessions of physical therapy in order to return to normal. However, some…
Military Family and Veterans Injury Claims The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) and Feres Doctrine disallow active-duty military service members from filing an injury claim against the federal government. However, these laws and regulations do not always extend to instances where a service member’s family…
Traumatic Facial Injuries When a person sustains a traumatic injury to the face, they may develop serious health consequences as a result. These injuries may be particularly common in many traumatic incidents, including car accidents or slip and fall accidents, and can range in severity.…
The Dangers of Hand and Finger Injuries In many accidents resulting in serious injuries, people may also sustain significant trauma to their hands or fingers. For many individuals, these injuries require emergency medical care to prevent long-term health problems. They may also leave injured individuals…
William Shaffer, 61, of Iowa, faces a maximum jail term of 60 days after causing a vehicular accident west of Howard on U.S. 50 that left 41-year-old Heather Ann Dunn dead. Shaffer pleaded guilty to careless driving resulting in death, which is considered a Class…