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Just like other businesses and establishments open to the public, railroads are responsible for maintaining safe stations in order to prevent injuries to visitors. If you have suffered an injury in a Los Angeles train station because of dangerous conditions at the train station, you should speak to an experienced premises liability attorney. You may be entitled to compensation from the railroad for your injuries. It’s not uncommon for train stations and train platforms to be poorly maintained. There may be slippery surfaces from rain or spills which can lead to falls. Escalators and elevators may not be properly maintained. …

I’m very sorry to hear about your amputation. As an amputee, I understand the challenges you are likely facing. In general, to get the best possible medical care as an amputee, or any other type of patient, you must be proactive, which means you take the leading role in your care. Although there are likely a number of medical experts, friends, and family members who are willing to give you advice and support, you must take the leading role. First, in order to be proactive in your health care, you must be very direct, while also being pleasant and easy …

I am so sorry to hear your back surgery did not go as well as expected. It sounds like you probably had intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM). IONM involves placing electrodes on your scalp, arms, legs, and other areas. The electrodes are connected to a computer, which records the events of the operation. IONM allows the surgeon to know, in real time, whether there is any interference in the sensory nerves passing through the area of the operation and where the problem is. The IONM technician will monitor impulses that are being sent to the brain from the nerves, and inform …

Meniscus tears can be horribly painful. Knees have two menisci, one on the inside of the knee, and one on the outside of the knee. Menisci are layers of hard cartilage, and their job is to distribute weight evenly. When a meniscus is torn, there can be pain, swelling, and very limited movement. Meniscus tears can be caused naturally as people age, or they can be caused by accidents. Some accidents that can commonly cause meniscus tears include car accidents, workplace accidents, and slip and fall accidents. A meniscus tear can happen when there is a forceful twisting of the …

I’m sorry to hear about your amputation. Osteomyelitis is a rare but serious infection of the bone. A bone can become infected because of an infection in another part of the body spreading to the bone, or because of an open bone break or surgery that could expose the bone to infection. If treated quickly enough, it could be treated with antibiotics, but in serious cases an amputation is necessary. Doctors are making remarkable progress in the fields of limb loss and prostheses. Recently in Australia, surgeons installed a 3D printed tibia into the leg of a man who lost …

As an employee, you have certain legal rights in the workplace. You have the right not to be harassed or discriminated against at work because of your age, race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, and other factors. You also have the right to a minimum wage and overtime pay if you work over a certain number of hours. You are entitled to be paid for all hours worked. You may be entitled to certain benefits of employment, like paid or unpaid vacation time or sick leave, or insurance benefits, depending on certain factors. If you are ever denied those rights, …

Injuries among boat crew members can be prevalent, so in 1920 Congress passed the Jones Act, which now covers people who work on ships or other types of vessels on the ocean, rivers, lakes, and other bodies of world. Under the Jones Act, owners of water vessels must provide well-maintained and safe vessels for employees. Boats must be free from defects and in good working order. According to the Bureau for Labor Statistics, the water transportation industry is one of the most dangerous industries in the country. Although workers in other industries who are injured on the job are covered …

Placental abruption is a very serious complication of pregnancy. In a placental abruption, the placenta becomes separate from the wall of the uterus. Placental abruption can harm both the mother and the child, although it is possible to take steps to reduce the chance of harm to the mother and child. If a placenta pulls away from the uterus wall before the delivery of the baby, the placental abruption can cause the mother’s body to begin hemorrhaging, which can result in excessive blood loss. The baby can face fetal distress and a lack of oxygen. This can lead to brain …

I am so sorry to hear about your spinal cord accident. Damage to the spinal cord can result in a devastating injury. If you suffered damage to your spinal cord because of another party’s negligence, you need to speak to a personal injury attorney to help recover compensation for your injuries. It’s possible you may be faced with huge medical bills over your lifetime, and it’s much easier to pursue a legal case sooner rather than later. You are not alone. There are tens of thousands of people in the U.S. with spinal cord injuries, and there are over 10,000 …

Electromyography (EMG) is recording the electrical activity of muscles. EMG is a form of intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring (IONM). EMG recordings are typically done to monitor nerves and the integrity of nerves, including cranial nerves. Normally, EMG involves placing several needles into the muscles that will be examined. Almost any muscle can be monitored. The responses are recorded and also displayed on a screen. If there are any changes in muscle electrical activity, those changes can be seen and heard. EMG is used in a number of surgical procedures. It is commonly used in any procedures in which the facial nerve …

If you have suffered an amputation, you should speak with your doctor. Your doctor can help advise you on the best way to care for your wounds in order to fully heal. Until your wound heals, normally you cannot be fitted for a prosthesis. Typically, there are multiple phases of caring for your wound. Immediately after your surgery, you will have dressings and there may be drainage, with a drainage tube inserted to remove fluids and aid in repairing tissue. In that phase, you must be very careful of infection. Wash your hands frequently and do not allow anyone to …

One of the biggest complaints of employees is that they are not sufficiently paid. Under federal and state laws, employers must pay their employees a minimum wage. Many cities have minimum wages as well. The federal minimum wage in the U.S. is $7.25 per hour. In Los Angeles, however, the minimum wage is higher. On July 1, the minimum wage increased to $12 an hour for larger employers. Smaller companies will also have to pay $12 an hour, but not until January. The state of California’s minimum wage is heading up, but more gradually. Currently, it’s $10.50 per hour. Employees …