Causes of Cerebral Palsy
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Birth Injuries
Cerebral palsy, or CP, is the most common motor disability in children. {1} There are several suspected causes of cerebral palsy, including brain injuries during childbirth. CP refers to a neurological disorder caused by a one-time injury, or disturbance in development, to the areas of the brain involved with motor control. The word cerebral refers to the brain and
IVC Filters are Known to Cause Injury
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Dangerous Products
IVC filters, which is short for Inferior Vena Cava filters, are small cone-shaped metal devices with legs that extend to intercept and trap blood clots. IVC filters, also known as Greenfield filters, are usually implanted in patients who are at risk of developing a pulmonary embolism or blood clot in the lungs. Did Bard
Disabled due to the Negligence of Another
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Personal Injury
Often individuals find themselves disabled due to the negligence of another such as a car wreck or truck accident. Just over 1 in 4 of today’s 20 year-olds will become disabled before they retire. [1] People often do not think about what will happen if they become disabled. Although we may have all seen the
Safe Driving Tips in School Zones
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Highway Crashes
Those first few days of school can be hectic as parents, students, and bus drivers learn their back-to-school routine. As we get the hang of it, now is a good time to remind drivers to take extra precautions around school buses and while driving through school zones. With my kids walking this year, I am