Georgia Personal Injury Blog
Steelcase Recalls Desk Chairs for Possible Fall Risk
Steelcase, Inc. and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a product recall of about 11,000 Steelcase office chairs. The pivot pins inside the chair’s control mechanism can fall out easily, which can lead to a nasty fall if someone is sitting in the chair. So far, neither Steelcase nor the CPSC has heard of any cases in which a person was actually hurt, however.
The recall applies to the model 482 Series Steelcase Amia desk chair, sold between March and June 2011 by various Steelcase retailers for $350 to $700 each. The chairs came in a variety of fabric or leather covering options. Information about the model of each chair and its manufacturing dates appears on a sticker on the underside of each chair. Only this particular series of chairs is affected by the recall.Read more…
What Kinds of Injuries Require a Hospital Stay?
Accidents of all kinds can result in injury, but not all injuries require a person to stay in a hospital for treatment. Certain injuries are far more likely to result in a hospital stay than others, according to data from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Common injuries that require a hospital stay include: fractures, brain injuries, poisonings, and injuries caused by slip and fall accidents.
Fractures are the most common injury that causes hospitalization, accounting for over 52 percent of hospital stays, according to AHRQ. Hip and leg fractures most often require a hospital stay, but fractures of the pelvis, ribs, spine, or arms also make the list.Read more…
Motorcycle Helmets Reduce Occurrence, Severity of Head and Face Injuries
Wearing a motorcycle helmet reduces the chances that the rider will suffer a head or face injury in a crash and reduces the severity of these types of injuries when they do occur, according to a recent study published by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The NHTSA study examined data from 104,472 motorcycle accidents in 18 states over three years. By crunching the numbers, researchers revealed some interesting facts that should encourage any rider never to get on a bike without a helmet.Read more…
NFL Faces More Lawsuits over Long-Term Player Brain Injuries
Two more cases have been filed in Atlanta by former National Football League players and their families seeking compensation for serious brain injuries, bringing the total number of players represented in the Atlanta court up to 28, according to a recent article from the Daily Report Online. Over 125 players and their families have filed similar cases nationwide.
The cases claim that the NFL failed to adequately protect players from repeated concussions during football games. Repetitive head trauma, like concussions suffered on top of concussions that haven’t fully healed, is linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. CTE can cause conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and it is also linked to serious changes in personality, mood, and cognitive and emotional functioning. One of the families that filed suit in Atlanta is that of a former NFL player who recently committed suicide after being diagnosed with CTE and suffered severe psychological symptoms.Read more…
Texting Isn’t the Only Dangerous Driving Distraction
Many U.S. states have banned texting while driving, as has the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). But texting isn’t the only thing that can distract a driver enough to cause an accident. Eating, talking, and even personal grooming can all take a driver’s eyes and mind off the road and hands off the wheel – increasing the risks of a motor vehicle crash.
According to a 2010 report from the National Safety Council, approximately 1.4 million accidents per year are caused by drivers who are distracted by cell phones. This number doesn’t include distractions from texting – just those whose conversations on a cell phone resulted in a crash. A 2009 study performed at Virginia Tech found that texting while driving was even more dangerous than previously assumed. The study found that the risk of an accident goes up a stunning 23 times when a driver is texting.Read more…
In 2012, New Findings Shed Light on Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries include any injuries to the brain caused by an accident or other event. One of the most talked-about and highly common types of traumatic brain injury is the concussion, in which the brain is bruised from a blow to the head. New research on traumatic brain injuries could lead to new awareness, prevention, and treatment options for these life-altering injuries, according to a recent article in Chicago Magazine.
In 2011, researchers began examining the results of years of studies of the effects of repeated blows to the head on athletes. They found that untreated traumatic brain injuries can lead to chronic conditions and/or serious problems with memory, concentration, chronic headaches, and even personality changes. Repeated concussions are linked to brain disorders like Alzheimer’s and dementia in later years. It seems researchers have little doubt that traumatic brain injuries can have serious, lifelong consequences.Read more…
Fall Risk Leads to Recall of Bugaboo Strollers
Bugaboo Americas, the makers of Bugaboo baby and child strollers, have recently recalled their Bugaboo Bee stroller because of the risk that children might fall out of it, according to a report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada.
The stroller’s front wheels can lock while the stroller is in motion, making it much easier to tip the stroller over. So far, the company has received four reports of babies and toddlers who were in a Bugaboo Bee stroller when its front wheels locked and it tipped. The young children suffered minor injuries from the falls.Read more…
CPSC Recalls Bella Bliss Child Pajamas due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards
Bella Bliss, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling an estimated 2,300 children’s Henley pima cotton pajamas, which violate federal children’s sleepwear flammability standards. As a result, these pajamas present an increased risk of fire-related child injuries.
The recalled pajamas were sold as a two-piece set in sizes 2 through 12, and are pink, blue, white, or red. The “Bella Bliss” brand name may be found on the neck tag. They were sold for between $48 and $58 at specialty clothing retailers and online retailers, as well as the Bella Bliss online store and catalog, from January 2008 to June 2011. Children should stop wearing the pajamas immediately, and they should be returned to the retailer from where the pajamas were purchased for an exchange, store credit, or refund. Consumers may call Bella Bliss at (866) 846-5295 for more information.Read more…
Holiday Traffic Accidents Claim 4 Lives in Georgia
On Friday, December 23, at 6:00 p.m., the Christmas holiday travel weekend began, and, according to the Roswell Patch, it claimed four lives by the time it ended on Monday, December 26 at midnight based on Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) statistics.
The four Georgia traffic fatalities from this weekend included two reported by Cobb County Police, one reported by Atlanta Police, and one reported by the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) post in Wilkes County. The Roswell Police Department conducted nine DUI stops over the holiday weekend, but there were no fatalities.Read more…
Impaired Neurocognitive Abilities in Young Adults Linked to VLBW
Very Low Birth Weight, or VLBW, is dangerous for the health of a newborn, and, according to a recent study published in Neurology, its effects may continue through young adulthood. According to Medscape.com, the study concludes that newborns with VLBW tend to have deficiencies in neurocognitive abilities once they become young adults. It is no surprise that severely preterm births are already associated with impaired mental faculties in children, but there are not many studies that follow-up on these results as the children grow older. “Neurocognitive Abilities in Young Adults with Very Low Birth Weight” is that follow-up study.
Within this study, as part of the Helsinki Study of Very Low Birth Weight Adults, two groups of more than 100 adults each were subjected to a battery of tests. One group included young adults who had been born with VLBW and the other included young adults who had normal birth weight. The tests evaluated general cognitive ability in addition to executive functioning and related abilities. Academic performance was also considered. The study concluded that:Read more…
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