Locked-In Syndrome (LIS) is a neurologic emergency most often caused by stroke. It leaves a person conscious and aware but unable to move or speak, typically with only limited eye movement preserved. For families, the experience is disorienting and frightening. When this condition is missed or misdiagnosed, the consequences can be profound: medically, emotionally, and,… Read More
Key Legal Elements in a Stroke Misdiagnosis Lawsuit
In the moments after a stroke misdiagnosis, the question is not simply what went wrong but whether the care provided met the medical standard required under the circumstances. A stroke misdiagnosis lawsuit is one way families seek clarity. A lawsuit is an evidence-based process focused on understanding what happened. The key elements required to prove… Read More
Review of “The 7-Day Reset for Caregivers” Book
A compassionate guide for caregivers who need care, too Cecelia Williams wrote The 7-Day Reset for Caregivers Who’ve Lost Themselves for the caregiver who knows the feeling. Something inside feels worn down, but you’re still showing up. Still handling what needs to be handled. Still caring for everyone else. And when you finally find a… Read More
Managing and Preventing Sports-Related Spinal Cord Injuries
Participating in sports activities can be a positive factor in physical health and emotional well-being, but playing sports comes with some inherent risks, like spinal cord injury. While falls and motor vehicle accidents cause the most traumatic spinal cord injuries, sports-related spinal cord injuries are also a concern. Spinal cord damage is not a common… Read More
Concussions Explained: Symptoms, Treatment, and Safety Tips
Concussions and CTE in the NFL; The League’s Head Problem Despite the National Football League’s best efforts; the link between head trauma and the NFL lingers under the national spotlight. Luke Kuechly, one of the NFL’s brightest stars, has unenthusiastically become the face of the current debate raging across the country, which has parents questioning whether… Read More
Alyssa’s Story: A Tragic Case of Seatback Failure and Injury
The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 207 “specifies strength requirements for automotive seats and their attachment assemblies, so as to minimize the possibility of their failure by forces acting on them as a result of vehicle impact.” While this standard helps to regulate how well a seat structure performs in an accident, it has… Read More