The snow, ice, and cold that characterizes winter weather provides wonderful opportunities for such outdoor activities as sledding, skating and a good-natured snowball fight. But according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor, winter weather also presents the greatest hazards for slips, trips, and falls when sidewalk and […]

Emotional distress may be one of the most difficult injuries to prove. Even if you decide to see a therapist or a psychiatrist to treat your distress, different professionals will form different opinions about the cause, severity and treatment of your condition. Unlike a broken arm or leg, there are no objective tests someone can

In general, workplace injuries or accidents are covered by an employer’s workers’ compensation. Acting like an insurance, workers compensation is mandatory in most states and is distributed according to the level of risk for the particular industry and/or position. If your workers compensation claim has been denied, there may be further options available. Before you

With the rush of day-to-day living, majority of people often forget to check in with their parents. People assume that their parents have super powers and even though they are aging, they simply do not need our assistance. The era of not discussing personal affairs or financials is upon us and as a society we

When an individual goes to an amusement park, he or she expects to have a day filled with fun and excitement. However, a carefree day may quickly turn to misery for those who are hurt because of amusement park negligence. In an instant, you could suffer injuries that may take months or years to recover

In September, 2014, a Colorado woman was arrested for allegedly pointing a rifle at an 11 year old boy practicing the clarinet in a neighbor’s backyard. Cheryl Pifer, 60, was charged with menacing, child abuse and prohibited use of a weapon. While pointing the rifle at the child, the disgruntled music critic reportedly yelled “fire

With summer drawing to a close, soon those bright yellow school buses will be rambling through the streets of northern Idaho. Before the kids go back to school, take a few moments to reinforce safety guidelines with your youngsters.Safety for Getting to SchoolAttorney James Bendell, personal injury attorney in Kootenai County, recommends discussing school transportation

Stephen Slevin spent 22 months in solitary confinement in a New Mexico jail. During that time, his mental health deteriorated, fungus grew on his skin, and he was forced to pull his own tooth after being denied access to a dentist. A recent settlement with Dona Ana County resulted in Slevin receiving $15.5 million, according

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, about half of all 16- to 18-year-olds coming into New York City’s jails say they had a traumatic brain injury before being incarcerated, most caused by assaults.  This study adds to the growing body of research finding a history of brain injury in juvenile