Tylenol Use During Pregnancy Linked to Child Health Problems
Discomfort and pain are common problems pregnant women experience, with many using Tylenol (acetaminophen) for relief. Any infections, fevers, and colds pregnant women deal with can also call for Tylenol usage. However, a study by the Penn College of Medicine indicates the OTC drug’s usage during pregnancy negatively impacts the fetus. While research on the…
Read MoreDo I Need a Huntsville Lawyer for My Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claim?
On August 10, 2022, Congress passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, which was part of the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. This law eliminated a lot of the barriers for veterans and their family members to claim compensation based on toxic exposure. The chances are good that you’ve probably…
Read MoreExcessive Use of Tylenol and OTC Painkillers Is Causing Severe Health Problems
Some of the common reasons people use self-medication include allergies, coughs and colds, fever, pain, heartburn, and diarrhea. While most drugs require a prescription, consumers generally don’t need a prescription to buy an over-the-counter, or OTC, drug. These medications, however, come with risks, and we believe those risks are important to understand. A June 2021…
Read MoreIs Physical Therapy Covered in a Car Accident Claim?
In a car accident claim, there are many medical expenses for which you can be compensated. You are able to be reimbursed for any medical services you need during and after your accident. But many car accident victims forget to include compensation for their physical therapy expenses. Physical therapy, however, is a medical expense. As…
Read MoreAre Funeral and Burial Expenses Covered in a Wrongful Death Claim?
In many states, you can sue for funeral and burial expenses in a wrongful death claim. But is that a guarantee? In Alabama, things are done differently. If your loved one was killed in an accident, you cannot sue for funeral and burial expenses. In Alabama, the damages that are pursued in wrongful death claims are…
Read MoreAll About Accidents and Soft Tissue Injuries
Dealing with a sprained ankle can be just as painful as dealing with a fractured bone. Pain is pain. Further, if the sprained ankle is not treated immediately, this type of soft tissue injury can easily become serious and long-term if not taken seriously. When your muscles, tendons, nerves, or ligaments experience trauma, you have…
Read MoreHow Effective Are Motorcycle Crash Bars?
In most vehicles, there are safety measures in place that help to protect the passengers should the car or truck get into an accident. One vehicle that doesn’t have this type of protection, however, is a motorcycle. Helmets and protective clothing do help to reduce the severity of injuries to the motorcyclist should they be…
Read MoreI Was Hit by a Delivery Truck. What Are My Rights?
In a crash with another driver, it is not usually difficult to figure out who was liable. When you are in an accident with a delivery truck, however, determining who exactly is responsible for damages and injuries can be tough. It may be difficult to determine who the delivery truck belongs to, what company owns…
Read MoreNew Updates to NCAP Five-Star Safety Rating Program Aim to Make Cars Safer
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has had the same five-star safety rating system in place for decades. This program, created to make cars safer for the public, is long overdue for improvements, and seeing how there have been vast technological and engineering advances since NCAP was created, it only makes sense that…
Read MoreAre OTC Drugs Like Tylenol Linked to ADHD and ASD?
You likely see these types of warnings on the bottles in your medicine cabinet all the time, whether it’s prescription drugs or over-the-counter medication. For example, the Tylenol packaging and website warns, “If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of your healthcare professional before using Tylenol or any other medication.” According…
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