William Shaffer, 61, of Iowa, faces a maximum jail term of 60 days after causing a vehicular accident west of Howard on U.S. 50 that left 41-year-old Heather Ann Dunn dead. Shaffer pleaded guilty to careless driving resulting in death, which is considered a Class…
Spinal Cord Injuries and Arachnoiditis When a person sustains direct trauma to his or her spine, there exists the possibility of developing a very painful and difficult to manage condition known as arachnoiditis. Named because it affects the arachnoid, or the membrane that surrounds the…
Knee Injury Treatment Expenses In many different types of accidents, a person’s knee may be struck against something or may catch their fall. As a result, the knee can sustain severe trauma, causing serious mobility issues and long-term pain. However, there may be treatment options…
Caring for Your Injuries After an Accident A person who has been injured because of someone else’s mistakes may be entitled to pursue financial compensation to cover his or her injury costs. However, the injured individual has a few important responsibilities that he or she…
What is Negligent Entrustment? Car, truck, and motorcycle owners have a variety of responsibilities, including only lending their vehicles to qualified drivers. If an automobile owner does allow a person who is notably unfit to drive to borrow his or her vehicle, that owner may…
Treatment Options for Electrical Burns An electrical burn can significantly damage both a person’s skin and internal tissue, often requiring immediate as well as long-term medical care. Due to the complex nature of electrical burns, this medical treatment is typically costly. However, those injured as…
Costs of Treating Spinal Cord Injuries If a person sustains an injury to the spinal cord, he or she may develop serious disabilities that can affect multiple areas of his or her life. Additionally, most spinal cord injuries require immediate as well as long-term medical…
Injuries from Support Railing Failures Many people, especially those with motor disabilities, depend on the railings provided with stairs to safely climb and descend these steps. However, if support railings are somehow unfit or unfinished to handle the stress of everyday use, the individuals who…
Dangerous Building Code Violations When a property owner has a building constructed on their land, they need to ensure that the building’s specifications meet the safety codes established by law. These building codes are designed to keep anyone living, working, or visiting the building safe…
Denver Water has announced the results from recent water tests in the city after it was found that nearly one out of every eight homes that has lead plumbing may be using lead-contaminated water. Lead contamination can lead to many health risks such as nerve…