Back and Neck Injuries

Head first: National study chronicles dangers of diving boards

Cleared for take-off: Flips like this off of a diving board are the top-rated cause of injuries suffered while diving. Courtesy MeContinuing with our flurry of Olympic-related posts here on the Buzz, a new study has come out analyzing the risks that diving boards pose at swimming pools across the U.S. It’s actually the first comprehensive study done on the topic. And the numbers were surprising, at least to me. Statistically, a person sustains an injury from actions involving a diving board ev...

CALIFORNIA SPINAL CORD INJURY LAWYER: CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS (PART 1 OF 2)

Spinal cord injuries caused by various incidents such as car accidents and slip and falls; however, the injury depends on two factors. One factor is the location of the injury and the other factor is the severity of the injury. Generally, if the location of the injury is higher on the spinal cord, that will lead to some kind of paralysis. For example, an injury closer to the neck might result in paralysis in your arms and legs while an injury closer to the lower part of the spine will result in ...

Bed and Toy Chest Sets Recalled May Pose an Entrapment Hazard to Kids

Importer Bayside Furnishings and the Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of approximately 9,350 Pirates of the Caribbean Twin Trundle Beds and LaJolla Boat Beds because of concerns that the toy chests pose an entrapment or strangulation hazard to kids. There is concern that the toy chest lid supports do not stop the chest lid from shutting too fast. The CPSC says that they have received reports of one incident in which a boy, 22-months, was strangled to death after the to...

More Fabulous Victories!

beedata / CC Every once in a while, I'm reminded of just how much work we get done here at PETA. That's because once a month, we all gather with our iced coffees and we sit back and listen to the inspiring accomplishments achieved by each department. And it occurred to me this last time that you, the faithful readers, don't get to hear much of this good news. So here's a teeny tiny taste of some of the victories for animals that PETA's various players have accomplished in the past month: North C...

New scrum rule yields big benefits

Science has proven scrums haven't been as scary since a new law was introduced last year. A near 40 per cent drop in moderate to severe neck and back injuries was recorded in New Zealand during the 2007 season - 20 compared with...

Danielle McCreery injured at Redcar

Jockey Danielle McCreery was taken to hospital by air ambulance after suffering suspected neck and back injuries in a fall before the first race at Redcar.

INJURED? Aggressive Law Firm Will Get You The Money You Deserve (Pacific Northwest)

If You Demand Justice, Demand the Law Firm of Wickens Oliver! Home Other Traffic Matters Accident Related Injuries Criminal Defense Serious Personal Injury Automobile Accidents Slip and Fall Dog Bites Sean P. Wickens, Esq. and James E. Oliver, Esq. (253) 383-4200 Things To Know If You Have Been Injured Puget Sound, Washington Wickens Oliver, P.S. has represented a wide variety of clients who have been injured through the carelessness of others. The personal injury cases we have handled include ...

Chicago Injury Lawyer Reaches Truck vs. Car Accident Settlement

On January 3, 2008 in the southwestern suburbs of Chicago a client of David Abels & Associates, P.C was injured when a semi truck lost control and rolled over shortly after it entered the Southbound lanes of the Stevenson Expressway (I-55) at LaGrange Road. The plaintiff was driving in the far left lane and her vehicle was struck by a Ford Taurus that had been forced into her lane by the semi truck. The truck driver reportedly was not sure was caused him to lose control of the vehicle, but thoug...

American pitbull needs a home. Friendly and playful. (Harper Woods)

We need to find a home for this young pitbull named Ares ( Air-ees ) we named him after the Greek God Ares. My Wife found him wandering in the street as she was on her way to work one morning several months ago and she stopped her car and opened her window and talked to him and he came up to her car and she made sure he was friendly and she was able to slip a leash around his head and he just wanted to play then, so my Wife stepped outside her car and Ares jumped right in the back seat, so she w...

** FREE PRAYER THERAPY MAKES ADJUSTAMENTS IN THE NECK, HEAD, SPINE (san jose south)

** FREE PRAYER THERAPY MAKES ADJUSTAMENTS IN THE NECK, HEAD, SPINE, ARMS, LEGS AND EVEN THE PELVIS. We Pray in the Name of Jesus Christ! ADJUSTMENT IN THE NECK, BACK, PELVIC CAN IMPROVE OR RELIEVE PROBLEMS SUCH AS: Allergies - Asthma - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Chronic Ear and Sinus infection - Chronic Neck and Back Pain - Dizziness/Vertigo - Fibromyalgia - Herniated Discs - Migraines - Multiple Sclerosis - Parkinson's - Scoliosis - Seizures/Epilepsy - Temporomandibular joint disorder - Trigemina...