Monthly Archives: July 2021
DRIVING PHOBIA PTSD CAN BE GROUNDS FOR A PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT
Not only can a car accident result in terrible physical injuries, but you could also be scarred emotionally, as one Savannah, Georgia lawyer points out. Sleeplessness, depression, along feelings of anguish and anxiety often show up in victims of a serious crash; obviously, fear of getting behind the wheel can have devastating results on… Read More »
In the News: TWO RECENT DROWNINGS CALL ATTENTION TO DANGERS
“It’s quick, it’s silent, and it can happen to children at any age,” Bianca Reyes writes for Fox59. Community Health is reporting that the hospital has seen “an explosion” of drowning incidents, mostly happening in residential or neighborhood pools. Drowning prevention tips offered to parents by Riley Children’s Hospital include: enrolling children as… Read More »
CAN IMPROPER CPR LEAD TO A LAWSUIT?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, known popularly as CPR, is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when a person’s heart stops beating. Keeping the blood flow active extends the opportunity for a successful resuscitation once trained medical staff arrives. There are two commonly known versions of CPR: chest compressions combined with mouth=to-mouth breathing hands-Only CPR The Mayo Clinic… Read More »
GET BACK IN THE WATER, BUT BEWARE SWIMMING POOL DANGERS
As the pandemic mandates are being lifted, we’re all eager to enjoy the pleasures of summertime swimming once again. Unfortunately, as we have learned at Ramey & Hailey, “pooltime” can be the most dangerous of times, particularly for our children. Sobering poolside truths from the Centers for Disease Control include: More children under the… Read More »
IN THE NEWS: VEHICULAR HOMICIDE RESULT OF IMPAIRMENT AND SPEED
An oh-so-tragic story out of Cincinnati serves as a reminder of the extent to which careless driving can forever impact the lives of innocent people… After the driver of a four-door sedan lost control of his vehicle, the car hit a telephone pole, then careened onto a sidewalk, hitting a pregnant 20-year old woman… Read More »