Category: Catastrophic Injury

21 Apr 2014 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Welcome to the Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath Blog

The Accidents Safe blog was set up to help keep our clients and the public informed of important safety information that potentially could effect their every day lives.  Auto recalls, defective tires, car seats and many other products or medications…
29 Jun 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Is Zofran Safe for Pregnant Women?

Nausea has plagued pregnant women since the beginning of time. Often the first indication that a woman is pregnant, morning sickness can persist long past morning and cause serious distress for three months or longer. Until recently there was…
29 Jun 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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The Future is Not Quite Here: Hoverboards are a Fire Hazard

There is nothing quite as cool as a futuristic toy or gadget that finally makes its debut in present-day stores. Such has been the case of the Hoverboard, prominently featured in Back to the Future II as the transportation of choice in 2016.…
22 Jun 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Cruise Ship Accident

Sometimes when an accident occurs, everyone involved is just lucky. As luck would have it, that seems to have been the case when a Carnival cruise ship crashed into a dock recently, damaging a number of cars that were parked nearby. No one was…
22 Jun 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Six Years Later; Gulf Oil Spill Worse than Previously Thought

In 2010 The Deepwater Horizon oil spill dumped millions of barrels of crude oil onto the coastline of Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Texas, affecting 1,313 miles of shoreline. A recent report by the US Government’s National Oceanic…
15 Jun 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Head Injuries Can Have Lasting and Life-Changing Effects

Collisions can cause serious injuries among drivers and passengers alike. Even accidents with only minor impact can result in serious head injury, especially in children. A recent accident on Florida’s business highway 98 sent two 10-year-old…
18 May 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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General Motors in Hot Water Again: Car Fires Prompt New Recalls

Elizabeth Berry loved her 2003 Monte Carlo and even called it her “third baby.” When General Motors (“GM”) issued a recall notice in 2010, warning Monte Carlo owners to have a certain repair made to the vehicle, Berry diligently complied.…
11 Aug 2015 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Amputation: Insurance woes

14 years ago, Laura Brumund lost her leg in a car accident. Today she is eager to get an improved prosthetic leg housed with a computerized knee. However, her insurance carrier has repeatedly denied her for coverage. The insurer claims that…
29 Jul 2015 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath

Promising new treatments for Amputation Victims

Advances in prosthetic engineering over the past 20 years have led to the creation of prostheses that better mimic the natural function of real limbs. The new technology uses tough but lightweight materials, better shapes and designs and computers…
06 May 2015 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Getting Compensation for Amputation Injuries

Amputations are one of the most catastrophic consequences of an accident or medical negligence. In fact, nearly 45 per cent of amputations in the U.S. have resulted from accidental traumas involving motor vehicles, machinery, defective products…
28 Oct 2014 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Cheerleading Injuries Lead the Pack in Sports Injuries for Young Athletes

For as long as there have been sports leagues for children and teens, there have been concerns about the effects of injuries on young athletes’ developing bodies. In recent years there has been more awareness about the possible long-term effects…