Monthly Archives: September 2023
Several Deaths in Connection with Kratom Herbal Supplement Spark Controversy
One herbal supplement has come under fire of late due to several deaths linked to it: The herb is known as kratom, and has resulted in the death of at least two parents whose families have been awarded $2.5 – $12 million from the manufacturers/distributors of the products that they consumed. What Is Kratom?… Read More »
Dangerous E-Bike Accidents Injuring & Killing Teens
Teenage accidents on e-bikes are on the rise, with two recent incidents resulting in the death of one 15-year old, who had been riding his e-bike home on a busy road with cars, and was hit by one and thrown violently. In spite of wearing a bike helmet, there was still massive trauma to… Read More »
New Study Documents Link Between Traumatic Brain Injuries & Suicide
While traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have historically not received enough attention from both the medical and personal injury fields, this last decade has marked a dramatic shift in not only highlighting the significance of these injuries – especially when it comes to veterans’ experience with them – but also in supporting research into fully… Read More »
Georgia Amusement Park Accidents
Sadly, Georgia is no stranger to amusement park accidents, especially around holidays like July 4th: A number of people – including children – are injured or killed on these rides every year, and 2023 was no exception. This year, one of those accidents included a five-year-old boy who “flew” 15 to 20 feet out… Read More »