Q. What are some of the symptoms that quadriplegics and paraplegics experience?
Q. What are some of the symptoms that quadriplegics and paraplegics experience?
A. There are many medical complications that follow a spinal cord injury.
- Spastic muscles, where the muscles tighten up in abnormal positions, are quite common. Especially where the injury is incomplete, considerable pain can be associated with this condition. Massage and anti-spastic medications are used to relieve the symptoms.
- The other opposite symptom involves muscles that are completely limp. Physical therapy can help to maintain muscle tone, and special equipment may be worn to support the joints.
- Chronic pain is common.
- Bladder and bowel dysfunction is a constant concern, especially for complete spinal injuries, but can also be an issue for those with partial spinal injuries.
- Heart irregularities, low blood pressure, and other heart problems, including blood clots, are a serious concern in many cases.
- Respiratory problems are especially common with quadriplegia.
If you or a loved one has been injured in Washington, you should promptly contact an attorney to discuss your options. For a free consultation, contact an Everett personal injury attorney at our firm today.
Chicken and Noodle Product Recall
Cedarlane Natural Foods, Inc., a Los Angeles, California, establishment, is recalling approximately 1,050 pounds of chicken and noodle products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. These products are considered misbranded because the USDA mark of inspection does not appear on the package labels that are available to consumers.
The products subject to recall include:
* Cases containing six 16-ounce trays of “Wholesome Home Chicken & Noodles.” The sell-by date “09/21/11″ is ink jetted on the side of each case, and the Julian date “10264″ can be found on the label of each 16-ounce tray.
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Everett Malpractice Attorney: FAQ
Q. Can I file a malpractice suit against someone who isn’t a doctor?
A. Yes. Anyone who provides health care can be guilty of not following the standard procedures in their area of medical expertise, including nurses, technicians, physical therapists, and others.
Q. How can I tell if my case involves medical malpractice or not?
A. Experiencing a poor medical outcome does not automatically equal medical malpractice. In order to prove that you are the victim of medical malpractice, you have to prove that you did not receive reasonable care. Where your injury occurred and the level of skills available in the location are also evaluated. As a medical malpractice attorney I have handled many medical malpractice cases and am able to evaluate your information and assist you to determine if you have a case.
Q. What do I need to prove to establish a successful medical malpractice case?
A. To win a medical malpractice case, three things must be proven. 1) The defendant failed to act according to established medical practice standards when treating the injured party; 2) This failure to follow standard practice resulted in your injury or suffering; and 3) damages to the injured party. As you can see, medical malpractice cases are complicated and require expertise.
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Escalade Sports Recalls Oasis Playsets Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of product: Outdoor Playsets
Units: About 4,600
Manufacture: Escalade Sports of Evansville, Ind.
Hazard: The swing seats on the playsets can crack and break in half, causing the user to fall to the ground.
Incidents/Injuries: Escalade Sports has received 24 reports of the seats breaking; no injuries have been reported.
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Q. Should I stay in my car after an accident or get out?
Q. Should I stay in my car after an accident or get out?
A. Remain in the car if you feel dizzy or feel any pain. Do you best to remain calm and avoid changing positions. It is far better to wait for ambulance or EMT than to end up crippled for life. No insurance claim is going to give your mobility back. If your airbag deployed, there may be some haze in the car, but there is no need to get out of the car hastily unless you see fire or smell smoke. If the car isn’t a safe place to be, get out of the car, and get as far away from any traffic as possible.
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