- Michael Monheit | October 29, 2010 8:03 AM | Phoenix, AZ
Every year, hundreds of high school, college and professional football players suffer concussions, brain damage and even spinal cord injury because of defectively designed helmets. Parents, players...
- Christina Cole | March 08, 2007 4:25 PM | Tucson, AZ
Dave Denniston, a former NCAA Champion from Auburn University and USA National Swim Team member is still recovering and healing from a tragic snow sledding accident on February 6th, 2005, that left him paralyzed from the waist down after suffering a spinal cord injury."Spinal fluid flow has been restored quicker than expected. Other than that, it has been hell having to lay on my side and not...
- Christina Cole | December 19, 2006 7:26 PM | Tucson, AZ
A settlement has been reached this month in a lawsuit between a 17-year-old gymnast and the gym where she suffered a paralyzing spinal cord injury last year. The details of the settlement are sealed. Circuit Judge W. Lowell Bray Jr. signed off on the agreement this month.The settlement with /suncoast Gymnastics Academy Inc. can could aid funding for the parents of Samantha Slusak to help with...
- Staff Writer | August 10, 2006 6:39 PM | Phoenix, AZ
According to the Arizona Governor's Council on Spinal and Head Injuries, in the United States, about 10,000 people each year suffer from a spinal cord injury. The Governor's office defines a spinal cord injury as, a severance or injury to the spinal cord, which may result in partial or total paralysis of the arms, legs or both and may also impair vital functions.The Governor's Council suggests...