What Are the Most Common Injuries After a Fall?
Falls are one of the most common causes of injury, especially for older adults, and the resulting injuries can range from minor to severe. What are some of the most common injuries after a fall? Let's take a look.
Broken BonesBroken bones are among the...
7 THINGS MOTORCYCLISTS SHOULD CHECK BEFORE RIDING
When heading out on the roads with a motorcycle, preparation is key. The lack of safety features found on cars such as airbags makes riding a dangerous proposition. To prevent serious injury, there are a number of steps that you can take to ensure that your ride is as smooth as possible...
STUDY: BRAIN INJURIES MAY RAISE THE RISK OF DEMENTIA AMONGST THE ELDERLY
A new study discovered that those who are over the age of 55 are more likely to suffer from dementia after incurring a brain injury.
A brain injury happens when the normal patterns and functions of the brain are...
WHAT CONSTITUTES NEGLIGENT BOATING IN CALIFORNIA?
California is famous for its beaches and sunny weather. The state boasts hundreds of miles worth of coastline along which residents can enjoy numerous seafaring activities. From the calm and relaxing beachfronts of Orange County to the more dynamic and expressive waters of...
12 SIGNS OF FINANCIAL ELDER ABUSE & WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
Scammers love to target the elderly because they view them as easy prey. Since older people tend to rely on others to help with their daily needs, they are at great risk to be taken advantage of financially. When a person mistreats or intentionally deceives a person who is over the age...
CALIFORNIA SPINAL CORD INJURIES: UNDERSTANDING THE FACTS
People may suffer spinal cord injuries due to auto accidents or other incidents, and may experience debilitating symptoms and complications as a result.
The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the middle of people's backs. When people in California, and elsewhere, suffer injuries to their...
AIRBAG DEFECT LEADS TO MANUFACTURER RECALLS
A defective airbag part has lead to a global recall of more than three million vehicles manufactured by Honda, Toyota, Nissan and General Motors. Additional automakers are expected to announce similar recalls soon. The recalls affect vehicles manufactured between 2000 and 2004.
Faulty canisters may explodeNICK CASPER CONTINUES FIRM’S LONG TRADITION OF LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY WITHIN LOCAL LEGAL COMMUNITY
Attorney Nick Casper of Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook was recently elected to serve as the 2015 President of the Contra Costa County Bar Association. With this great honor and distinction, Nick Casper continues the firm's long-standing tradition of leading and giving back to the...
NEW TECHNOLOGY MAY HELP NEURAL REGENERATION AFTER INJURY
Each year, thousands of people in the U.S. suffer traumatic brain injuries. No matter whether these injuries are serious or mild, a mounting body of evidence shows that the effects of traumatic brain injuries can last for many years. The problem, of course, is that the brain, unlike other organs, cannot regenerate...
PRESS RELEASE: ATTORNEY ADMITTED TO AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRIAL LAWYERS
Andrew Schwartz has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America.
The induction ceremony at which Mr. Schwartz became a Fellow took place recently before an audience of approximately 585 persons during the recent 2015 Spring Annual Meeting of...