Signs You’ve Had a Concussion
Each year it is estimated that between 1.6-3.8 million people in the United States get a concussion. Most of these come from accidents like slips and falls or repeated trauma, like youth and professional sports. Recently there has been heightened awareness about the signs, possible effects, and what to do if you were the victim […]
Did someone wrongfully use nursing home restraints on your loved one?
Putting a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult and emotional decision. When you do decide that it’s the best step for you and your family, you want to know that your loved one will be well cared for and given the utmost respect by the staff of the facility. When the staff […]
New York City Historic Sites
The Statue of Liberty is possibly one of the most recognizable historical landmarks or monuments in the country, it embodies everything the USA is about including freedom and democracy, and represents the melting pot that America is. The statue was a gift from France to the USA and is located on the federal immigration station […]
Why Brain Injuries Can Cause Epilepsy
By Dansker & AspromonteFebruary 21, 2016 After any type of traumatic injury to the brain, there is damage. This damage can be minimal and heal over time, or this damage can go on indefinitely, leaving the sufferer with problems they have to face for the rest of his or her life. Out of all of the […]
Living with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
By Dansker & AspromonteOctober 05, 2016 As I write this, Meredith McDonald is about halfway through a 1400+ mile rollerblading trip from Florida to Massachusetts. McDonald is making the trip, skating 50 miles per day for a month, to raise awareness about traumatic brain injuries and raise funds for BIG Life to expand projects and support […]
New York City Attractions
New York City is known as the city that never sleeps for a reason. Every step you take, every corner you turn onto a new block, there is a new restaurant, attraction, or spectacle to see. Whether you are looking for a romantic night down town at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, or a classy […]
Construction Accidents That Are Frequently Seen in New York City
By Dansker & AspromonteFebruary 14, 2016 Construction in New York City – The Big Apple – is part of what ranks New York State as the “construction capital” of the world. Construction sites can be very dangerous putting safety standards enforcement at the highest priority. In fact, the New York State Legislature enacted special labor laws protecting construction […]
Do you suffer from an injury to your brachial plexus that was caused by negligence?
The bundle of nerves originating near the neck and shoulder is known as the brachial plexus. Controlling the shoulder, arm, and hand, this network of nerves may be injured in a number of ways. Injury may be permanent and, in severe cases, may result in the loss of use of the arm or loss of […]
Recognizing and Addressing NYC Birth Injuries
By Dansker & AspromonteDecember 22, 2016 Birth injuries are more common than you may realize. Birth trauma injuries occur in about seven of 1,000 births in the United States. As a rate, that doesn’t sound high, but in real numbers it means that more than 500 infants each week suffer an injury at birth. In most […]
Were You Hurt When Faulty Scaffolding Collapsed?
The use of scaffolding, while necessary, might constitute an inherently dangerous activity due to the added risk of injury when the scaffolding is improperly maintained or assembled. Scaffolding that has been incorrectly assembled can easily collapse, dropping people and items onto the ground below. If you were hurt when scaffolding failed you may be able to recover […]