This story of a carbon monoxide hero tells how one person rescued four people from carbon monoxide poisoning death. By Rebecca Martin “Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary.” ― Gerard Way Heroes are sometimes made in dire circumstances which require both a level head and bravery. They say the world knows little of […]
Thoughts on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab must start with recognition that long term deficits could persist after a seemingly transient event. While excellent treatment options exist, treatment systems are not set up to get the survivor to the proper rehab professionals. By Rebecca Martin In previous blogs we have […]
Protect Your Brain and Body from Spring Cycling Hazards Spring cycling hazards greatly increase the risk of brain and other injuries with roads conditions worse and motorists less aware. By Rebecca Martin It is that time of year when warmer days herald the emergence of cycling enthusiasts. I would venture to guess that this year […]
Brain Injury Law Group Still Fighting for Justice after 25 Years Formed in April of 1996, the Brain Injury Law Group has focused on representing the survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury and carbon monoxide poisoning for 25 years. By Attorney Gordon S. Johnson, Jr. In early April of 1996, I was a partner in a […]
A Strong Connection Exists between Gun Availability and Suicide There is a strong connection between gun availability and suicide because guns are so much more lethal than other means and too easy to get in a crisis. By Rebecca Martin If one raises the issue of gun availability and suicide, a counter cry is immediately […]
Major Concerns with Suicide After Brain Injury Suicide after brain injury is a serious concern as emotional centers may have suffered discrete physical damage causing depression and anxiety, but the added burden of dealing with disability and deficits can severely tax the injured mind. By Rebecca Martin Navigating our modern world is a difficult task […]
Detectors Save Lives in School Carbon Monoxide Poisonings Carbon monoxide detectors can save the lives and brains of school children in school carbon monoxide poisonings, illustrated by the tale of two 2015 poisonings within six weeks in the Chicago Public Schools. The school boiler room has been a popular theme in modern horror movies. Cultural […]
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Mandates Needed for All Indoor Premises Carbon Monoxide Detectors Mandates must be extended to include all indoor premises that have fuel burning appliances, anywhere in the structure. Just having them in the same room as the appliance is not sufficient as CO fumes can invade into any part of the indoor premises. […]
Understanding Fire Key to Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Disasters Avoiding carbon monoxide disasters from storms requires an understanding of the principles of fire: adequate oxygen is needed for the flame and exhaust gases must get outside. CO can be deadly before you smell fire. Another series of bad storms, another round of carbon monoxide deaths. Why […]
Carbon Monoxide Warning is Implicit in Disaster Warnings Every storm warning should parenthetically contain the words: Carbon Monoxide Warning as well. When power is out the risk of CO exposure rise. By Rebecca Martin Everyone who faced the wave of winter and ice storm warnings the past few weeks probably remembers those words and the […]