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I’m so sorry to hear about your amputation. I am also an amputee, and I can relate to the challenges that you are most likely facing after the loss of your limb. Circulation problems are a huge cause of amputations in the U.S. If you have a blockage or a narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to your legs, the circulation to your legs is reduced. You may have developed pain in your feet or legs that may keep you awake at night. You may have also developed foot ulcers or even black areas on your feet, legs, or …

Whether or not you should sue the other driver for your accident depends on the circumstances of the accident. If you suffered no injuries and there was little or no damage to your vehicle, you may be able to work directly with the other driver’s insurance company to cover your damages. However, if you suffered injuries or if there was extensive damage to your vehicle, you may wish to speak with an attorney. Accidents at traffic lights are not unusual. Anytime two or more roads come together at an intersection, there is a higher possibility of an accident occurring. Experts …

No, your coworkers are not allowed to make jokes about you because of your country of origin. However, in order to be actionable, the jokes must be frequent and severe – simple teasing on occasion is not illegal.  By law, it’s illegal for an employer or another person in the workplace to harass or to take any negative actions against an employee because of that person’s national origin. National origin generally includes a person’s cultural characteristics, language characteristics, birthplace, or ancestry. If you believe that you have been discriminated against at work because of your national origin, you can file …

I am sorry to hear about your infection after surgery. Normally surgery and the recovery period afterwards can be stressful enough, but to add an infection to that can make a bad situation even worse. If doctors and other medical professionals do not take the necessary actions to prevent the spread of infections during and after surgery, the lives of patients can be placed at serious risk. Infections after surgery are on the rise in the U.S., most likely because of the increasing numbers of strains of drug resistant bacteria. Some experts say that about 200 people in the U.S. …

Good luck with your upcoming procedure. If your surgeon has recommended that you undergo monitoring, you should take his or her recommendation, or possibly get a second opinion. Laminectomies are back surgeries that are commonly called decompression surgeries. They enlarge your spinal canal in order to relieve pressure on your spinal cord and nerves. Intraoperative neuromonitoring involves hooking electrodes to a patient’s body during surgery to monitor the nervous system. A technician monitors the signals that the nervous system sends, and communicates that information to the surgeon. This allows the surgeon to know in real time whether the nervous system …

When the weather turns cold, typically we hear about a tragedy involving a person or a family who was killed or seriously injured by carbon monoxide poisoning. This normally happens when their furnace malfunctions or is not properly vented outside. Carbon monoxide is often referred to as a “silent killer”. It has no odor, taste, or color, and it is deadly. It is released when fossil fuels are burned in oil or gas furnaces. When the gas is inhaled, it combines with hemoglobin in the individual’s blood, which blocks the ability to carry oxygen to the cells of the body. …

I am sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing. It’s important to know that you are not alone. Thousands of Americans lose limbs each year. For most people, losing a limb involves a difficult grieving process. That grieving process is different for everyone and normally depends on a number of factors such as your gender, age, support network, other issues in your life, how you lost your limb, and how you have coped with other problems in the past. Some signs and symptoms of depression include a lack of energy, a loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, loss of …

Black box warnings on prescription drugs are very important. Actually, all warnings are important, but particularly black box warnings. Black box warnings are warnings on the promotional materials for a drug and on the medication guide. They are contained in a black box. Black box warnings are issued only if a drug could have a serious or deadly adverse reaction, and someone using the drug has had such a reaction in the past. Normally, the deadly reactions were reported to the FDA after the drug was approved. Black box warnings are the FDA’s most serious warning, and normally it is …

I am sorry to hear about your eye injury. Eye injuries, while not usually life threatening, can be very frightening for most people. There are a number of causes for a loss of vision. Vision loss can be temporary in some cases, or permanent, and may only be partial or complete. The good news is that for many victims of vision loss, there are options for treatment, and research continues to lead to solutions for restoring vision. There are also aids that can help victims of vision loss live full lives without their vision. Vision damage can be caused by …

Busy drivers in Los Angeles who are driving to and from work, transporting children around, running errands, and going to appointments are usually dealing with loads of traffic and other frustrations. Although they may try their best to be safe, some accidents in L.A. can be difficult to avoid. Accidents that result from a vehicle’s blind spots are very common, particularly among new drivers, and those drivers who have vision problems. Although many accidents involving blind spots involve large trucks with huge blind spots, there are others who are affected by blind spots, including automobile drivers, motorcyclists, and bicyclists. A …

I am also an amputee, as well as a personal injury attorney in California. According to experts, one of the best things an amputee can do to make the security process go more smoothly, especially during the holidays, is to give yourself plenty of time. Travelers should arrive at least two hours early for domestic flights and three hours early for international flights, so that there is plenty of time to get through the security screening. The TSA’s website (tsa.gov) has a wealth of information about TSA screening procedures. There is a number to call for questions, and a list …

I’m sorry to hear about your accident. Working with insurance companies for prosthesis coverage can at times be tricky. It can be especially difficult when you are seeking coverage for something that’s not medically necessary, such as cosmeses. Cosmeses are cosmetic coverings that give prosthetics a more natural appearance. Unfortunately, some insurance companies have claimed that cosmeses are not reimbursable under their policies, because they are purely cosmetic and are not necessary to the operation of the limb. As an amputee, you understand that appearance is important to almost all amputees. Also, cosmetic coverings are typically very durable and can …