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Pregnant women must be very careful with any medications or supplements they consume while they are pregnant. The fetus will absorb all of those substances, and some drugs that may be safe for a mother may not be safe for the child. Children who are exposed to toxic chemicals or medications can be born with developmental problems or serious birth defects that can last for a lifetime. It’s critical that drug companies and doctors exercise great caution to ensure that prescription drugs and supplements are safe for unborn children. Fetuses receive their nutrients through the mother’s placenta. The placenta delivers …

I am very sorry to hear about the assault. Sexual assaults are devastating for the victims and can require extensive counseling for the victim as well as emergency medical treatment. As a victim of sexual assault, you may be able to sue the property owner for your physical and emotional injuries. In general, a visitor coming onto another’s property can sue for any injuries suffered as a reasonably foreseeable consequence of a sexual assault due to a failure to provide appropriate security. Cases involving sexual assaults tend to happen more frequently at hotels and motels than other types of businesses. …

I am very sorry to hear about your medical issues. Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a very rare but also very serious skin disorder. It normally results from an allergic reaction or an infection. It can cause skin cells to die and can ultimately cause the epidermis to separate from the dermis. SJS often begins with flu-like symptoms, which can be followed by a painful red or purplish rash that can blister. Victims often experience skin pain, and the skin is normally shed days after blisters form. Before the rash develops, victims often experience fever, fatigue, cough, burning eyes, and a …

I’m so sorry to hear about your accident. The period after an accident can be a chaotic time, with a great deal of confusion and stress. You may not know the best steps to take to protect yourself and your loved ones. You may wonder if you have any legal options at all. Without knowing the details of your situation, it can be tough to know whether you have a case. Every accident is different, and every case is handled differently from others. Some of the unique details of your accident that can greatly impact the value of your case …

If you have suffered a serious case of food poisoning, you understand how devastating the effects can be. Close to 50 million people suffer from food poisoning in the U.S. every year. Food poisoning doesn’t always just make its victims sick for a few days. In some cases, a victim of food poisoning can end up in the hospital or even die from the illness. Food poisoning is caused by swallowing contaminated food or water that has bacteria, toxins, or parasites. Most people who have food poisoning experience vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and/or abdominal cramping, as well as other symptoms. Food …

I’m very sorry to hear about your ATV accident. I am not only a personal injury attorney, I am also an amputee, and I understand how an amputation can affect the rest of your life. If the accident occurred under certain circumstances, you may be able to recover compensation. ATVs are popular among teens and adults. They are used not only for recreational purposes, but also for tasks on farms and at businesses. However, even then they are used correctly, they can lead to accidents and serious injuries. It’s been estimated that there are roughly 100,000 emergency room visits each …

It’s easy for many accident victims who suffer soft tissue injuries to disregard them or to not take them seriously. Any injury that has been caused by someone else’s negligence should be viewed as serious, even if it seems minor at the time. Some common soft tissue injuries include strains, sprains, and contusions, and may be caused by automobile accidents, slip and fall accidents, and accidents in the workplace. Even though you may consider yourself lucky that you only suffered a soft tissue injury, those injuries still need medical attention and can cause the victim to take time off work. …

I’m very sorry to hear that your employer is harassing you. Being in a difficult job situation can affect all aspects of your life. If your boss is harassing you and you believe the conduct is illegal, you may wish to speak with an attorney about your legal rights. No boss is legally required to be a nice person. Bosses can be rude jerks who mistreat their employees. However, some forms of harassment are considered illegal. Harassment can be considered as a form of employment discrimination that violates federal employment laws. Under federal law, harassment is any unwelcome conduct that …

The flu epidemic has been hitting the U.S. extremely hard this year. This year’s strains are serious, and the flu shot has proven to be mostly ineffective. There have been reports across the country of large numbers of deaths, even among some young, healthy individuals. In addition to the deaths, there have been some reports of amputations among victims of the flu. In serious cases, flu can lead to sepsis and then a loss of a limb, or even death. Although the elderly and the very young are most at risk of serious or deadly consequences from the flu, everyone …

I’m very sorry to hear that you may have been implanted with a defective hip. In 2010, the FDA ordered a very popular hip replacement system called DePuy to be recalled. The FDA discovered that a number of the hips were defective, and the patients required another surgery to remove the device and replace it with a new device. If you are having issues with your hip replacement, you should consult with your physician. It is possible there is nothing wrong with the hip – you may simply need physical therapy or other issues may be involved. However, in some …

If you have been involved in an accident that put stress on your body you may have ended up with a broken bone or a fractured bone. If you break a bone, you may need to speak with an attorney, depending on the circumstances involved. Some common accidents that are caused by negligence and may result in a broken bone include slip and fall accidents, car accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and on-the-job accidents. If you have broken a bone because of the negligence of another party, you are entitled to recover compensation for your current and future …

I am also an amputee, as well as a personal injury attorney, so I understand how traumatic an amputation can be both physically as well as mentally. If you have suffered an amputation because of an accident at work, you should speak with an attorney. In most cases, if you are injured on the job, you cannot sue your employer directly for your injuries, even if it was your employer’s negligence that caused your injuries. Instead, you are limited to workers’ compensation, which is a type of insurance program. Your employer pays into the workers’ compensation system, and when an …