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Just about everyone has walked into a pharmacy to pick up a prescription that was prescribed by their doctor. CVS, Walgreens and Walmart are arguably the three most popular pharmacies in the United States, and between the three they pump out millions of prescriptions yearly. Unfortunately, this means there are thousands
Fractures are common injuries in an automobile collision. Even when a broken bone doesn’t require extensive surgical intervention to heal properly, it can still limit the person’s ability to work. How Fractures Occur During a Car Accident Speed is a major factor in automobile collisions and can contribute to the
There can be two major causes of pain in the shoulder after an automobile collision. The most common cause is when the victim braces for impact with their arm extended. The next most common is whiplash associated with the rapid whipping back and forth that occurs during a collision. The
A serious injury can happen in an instant. If you broke your arm in a car crash, slip and fall accident, or similar traumatic event, you’re likely dealing with not only a lot of physical pain but a great deal of stress, as well. After all, broken bones are serious injuries—they require
Maginnis Howard attorneys T. Shawn Howard and Karl S. Gwaltney recently settled a case for the family of a 14-year-old who was killed while crossing the street to board her school bus. The over $1.3 million settlement came after 7 years of litigation. The Plaintiff initially filed the case in
Although motorcycle collisions may not occur more frequently than other types of accidents, they tend to lead to more severe injuries and fatalities. This increased risk can be attributed to various factors, including the lack of protective barriers that cars provide and motorcycles’ smaller size, making them less visible on
Car accidents can result in injuries to various parts of our bodies, affecting physical health and overall quality of life. While upper body injuries, such as fractures or head trauma, often receive more attention due to their severity, knee injuries should not be underestimated. These injuries can include ligament tears,
The average American shopper heads to the grocery store at least 6 times every month, adding up to more than 332 trips every year. Grocery shopping should be a safe experience, but slip and falls happen every day. Food shoppers are injured every day in North Carolina because of store
Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) occur when the bony block or vertebral body in the spine collapses, which can lead to severe pain, deformity, and loss of height. These fractures more commonly occur in the thoracic spine (the middle portion of the spine), especially in the lower part. Each vertebral region has unique anatomical
Internal injuries can be a serious result of automobile collisions because they can turn deadly very quickly. Unlike external injuries, there are not always outward symptoms to warn injured victims that they are in jeopardy. Internal injuries are life-threatening and always require immediate medical attention. Causes of Internal Injuries in