A Denver judge has approved a Trinidad firefighter’s discrimination lawsuit. The firefighter, David Guara, alleges that he was frequently verbally abused during his eight years working for the city. Other firefighters referred to him with ethnic slurs and vandalized his locker on two separate occasions.…
Long-term Complications from Broken Bones Many accidents result in the victims suffering from broken bones. Although bones are very strong and can withstand intense pressure, there are many quick jolts or blows that can be sustained during an accident that may cause a bone considerable…
Psychological Concerns after an Injury When a person sustains a serious injury, they may develop certain psychological issues linked to either the injury or the accident itself. In these cases, that injured person may require extensive treatment to help them overcome these unseen injuries in…
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, cast member of MTV’s popular reality program Jersey Shore, is facing threats of a lawsuit after beating up a man in a Seaside Heights, NJ, bar. Justin Viterito, the man planning to file the lawsuit, claims that he and Ortiz-Magro were drinking together…
A man is suing a Monument-area Arby’s, claiming that a urinal burned his genitals. The lawsuit claims that the urinal emitted a burst of steam while he was using it, causing the burns. It alleges that when he complained to an employee, the response he…
Stadium Injury Hazards When a person goes to a stadium, they are usually attending a special event during which they should be able to fully enjoy the experience without fearing harm will come to them. Unfortunately, some stadium managers may neglect to take care of…
Professional Skills and Abilities Lost Due to TBI A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead someone to develop significant disabilities, potentially keeping them from advancing or maintaining their career as a result. Many jobs require very specific physical and mental abilities that should be cultivated…
A pair of Denver police officers who physically assaulted a 19-year-old are now being investigated for civil rights violations. The two police stopped Alex Landau for a traffic violation just after midnight on January 15, 2009, and attempted to search his trunk. When the man objected, the…
Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in this country, killing more 325,000 people every year. It is most commonly caused by a ventricular fibrillation, an error in the body’s electrical signaling system that causes the heart to stop beating properly. When a…
Brain Injuries and the Loss of Sensory Abilities When a person experiences something in the world around them, such as hearing a dog’s bark or watching a television, their brain is interpreting information received from their sensory organs. These organs, including the eyes, ears, tongue,…