In 1894, Johnson & Johnson began selling baby powder products in the United States that contained a crushed form of the mineral talc. For more than 120 years, Johnson & Johnson would continue to sell a talc-based baby powder product in the United States. Johnson…
An acquired brain injury is any type of brain injury that occurs after birth. Acquired brain injuries are not hereditary, congenital, or degenerative. Instead, they often occur because of an illness or traumatic event. Accordingly, acquired brain injuries are often divided into two groups: traumatic and…
From birth, your child may suffer physical pain because of cerebral palsy. As your child gets older, physical pain will continue, and emotional suffering will likely begin as your child starts to understand how cerebral palsy makes her different from her peers and limits what…
Emergency rooms are busy places. The average amount of time before someone is discharged to their home or admitted to the hospital is measured in hours rather than minutes. A long wait does not necessarily mean that you have suffered a delay in medical care….
The insurance company does not want to pay your claim. It doesn’t matter who you are, how long you’ve been a customer, or what has happened to your business. The insurance company’s goal is simple. It wants to pay you as little as possible for…
Emergency room procedures exist for a reason. These procedures, which often include triage procedures, are meant to prevent significant pain and health complications for emergency room patients. Why ER Workers May Not Follow Procedures Despite working in an emergency room with established policies and procedures,…