2016

Prevent Fall-related Injuries Among Older Adults

Prevent Fall-related Injuries Among Older Adults

The first day of fall this year, September 22, 2016, is the Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Sponsored by the National Council on Aging (NCOA), this event is designed to raise awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults.

Did you know that 1 in 3 older Americans fall every year? Click To Tweet

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National Child Passenger Safety Week

National Child Passenger Safety Week

Car accidents are a leading cause of death for children 1 to 13 years of age. However, many serious injuries and fatalities can be prevented by simply using car seats, boosters and seat belts. National Child Passenger Safety week is held one week in September every year to help generate awareness about child car safety.

Every 33 seconds one child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash. Click To Tweet

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Sports-related Concussions in School

Sports-related Concussions in School

Sports are great for our children. They teach values, discipline, teamwork, achievement and even how to handle disappointment. However, as parents, coaches and school officials, we need to educate ourselves on how to prevent sports-related head injuries, such as concussions, and to recognize the signs and symptoms.

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What is a Concussion?

What is a Concussion?

A concussion is a type of brain injury that changes the way it normally works and is typically caused by some trauma either directly or indirectly to the brain.

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Nexium, Prilosec & Prevacid May Cause Severe Kidney Problems

Nexium, Prilosec & Prevacid May Cause Severe Kidney Problems

One of the kidney problems caused by Proton Pump Inhibitors like Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid may be Acute Interstitial Nephritis. Acute Interstitial Nephritis (AIN) is characterized by inflammatory cells infiltrating the interstitium of the kidney and may lead to acute kidney failure. Delays in diagnosis and persistent use of the drug causing AIN (such as Nexium, Prilosec, or Prevacid), can cause Chronic Kidney Failure.

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IVC Filter Lawsuit Update: C.R. Bard and Cook Medical

IVC Filter Lawsuit Update: C.R. Bard and Cook Medical

IVC filters are retrievable devices implanted into the inferior vena cava in order to catch blood clots before they can travel to the lungs and become a pulmonary embolism. Unfortunately, these devices can potentially break into pieces, causing life-threatening complications that can result in strokes, embolisms and death.

To date, several hundred lawsuits have been filed regarding IVC Filters. If you or a family member have suffered adverse effects from a failed IVC filter, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Contact the lawyers at Nash & Franciskato to help answer your questions.

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Tips for Parents with Teen Drivers

Tips for Parents with Teen Drivers

Having a driver’s license opens up a whole new world of responsibilities for a teenage driver. Parents and other adults in a teen’s life can be a role model, teaching them to be safe, responsible drivers.

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Tips for Teen Drivers: Staying Safe on the Road

Tips for Teen Drivers: Staying Safe on the Road

With school being out, more teens are on our busy Kansas City roads, some of whom are fairly new drivers. June is National Safety Month and we want to share some safe driving practices with those teenage drivers.

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Dog Bite Prevention Week

Dog Bite Prevention Week

This week from May 15th to the 21st is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. And, now that the warmer weather is here, many dogs are out and about in our neighborhoods and communities. Here in Lee’s Summit, we have two dog parks as well.

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Woman Awarded $55 Million in Talc-Powder Cancer Trial Against J&J

Woman Awarded $55 Million in Talc-Powder Cancer Trial Against J&J

A 62-year old woman who used Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder products for feminine hygiene claimed these products caused her to develop ovarian cancer. A jury in St. Louis, after deliberating a day, returned with a verdict in her favor, awarding her $5 million in compensatory damages and $50 million in punitive damages.

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