- David Mittleman | December 12, 2011 8:52 AM | Lansing, MI
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Miscellaneous
Monique van der Vorst has faced her share of obstacles. First, she suffered a debilitating nerve damage injury during a routine ankle operation when she was 13 years old that left her paralyzed...
- David Mittleman | August 26, 2011 10:00 AM | Lansing, MI
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Miscellaneous
Recently, ALS researchers announced some promising news that could help them find an effective treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease. Until now, scientists weren't sure of the exact disease process...
- David Mittleman | August 22, 2010 12:04 AM | Lansing, MI
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Spinal Cord Injuries
After reading about a Saudi Arabian judge who asked doctors if they could damage a man's spinal cord as punishment for his crime, I realized how lucky I am to live in the United States. The man who...
- David Mittleman | May 13, 2010 11:48 AM | Lansing, MI
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Spinal Cord Injuries
Dan Bishop was a good student attending the University of Buffalo in New York. He seemed to have it made: he was a college wrestler with a bright future ahead of him. In fact, he was promised a...
- David Mittleman | March 15, 2010 4:32 PM | Lansing, MI
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Workplace Injuries
Becky McClain used to work for Pfizer in a laboratory that conducted genetic research. But now she’s suing the pharmaceutical company, alleging that she suffers suffer from intermittent...
- David Mittleman | January 29, 2010 10:30 AM | Lansing, MI
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FDA & Prescription Drugs
According to several pediatricians, off-label use of the wrinkle-reducing drug, Botox is not uncommon. Pediatricians and other doctors report using the drug to treat muscle spasticity or migraines,...
- David Mittleman | November 12, 2009 4:59 PM | Lansing, MI
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Spinal Cord Injuries
A spinal cord injury is a serious and potentially debilitating injury that cause damage to the white matter of the spinal cord that carries signals to and from the brain. Spinal cord injuries can...
- David Mittleman | March 17, 2009 8:00 PM | Lansing, MI
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Miscellaneous
An auto accident can result in a serious injuries spinal cord injury to which you might be entitled to some form of recovery. In Michigan, you are entitled to sue for auto negligence resulting...
- Daniel Buckfire | October 21, 2008 5:05 PM | Detroit, MI
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Spinal Cord Injuries
I recently read about a woman paralyzed from spinal cord injuries she received in a car accident. Although she has spent the last seven years since the accident unable to walk, she recently...
- David Mittleman | June 05, 2008 9:23 PM | Lansing, MI
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Automobile Accidents
Car crashes are incredibly traumatic events. A serious collision can cause any number of obvious physical injuries, including broken bones, cuts, and bruises. Unfortunately victims can also suffer...