carbon monoxide hero saves four lives

Carbon Monoxide Hero Story

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 WayHeroes are sometimes…
mild traumatic brain injury rehab

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab

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…
spring cycling hazards include numerous road condition changes

Spring Cycling Hazards - Prevention Key

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 MartinIt is that time of year when…

Brain Injury Law Group Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Brain Injury Law Group Still Fighting for Justice after 25 YearsFormed 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…
Gun Availability and Suicide are connected.

Gun Availability and Suicide - It Matters

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 MartinIf…
Suicide after brain injury is a major concern

Suicide After Brain Injury

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…
school carbon monoxide poisonings are avoidable

School Carbon Monoxide Poisonings - Detectors Save Lives

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…
All places where people sleep must be subject to Carbon Monoxide Detector Mandates

Carbon Monoxide Detectors Mandates Must be Increased

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…
carbon monoxide disasters must be avoided

Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Disasters

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…
carbon monoxide disasters must be avoided

Winter Storm Equals Carbon Monoxide Warning

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 MartinEveryone who faced…