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Five Facts You Need to Know About Truck Accidents
There are about 3.5 million truck drivers operating in the United States. When a smaller vehicle collides with a large truck, it is usually the passenger vehicle and its occupants that suffer the more significant injuries and damages. As you drive down any major highway in New York, large trucks and tractor-trailers or big rigs …
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What Causes Erb’s Palsy or Brachial Plexus Injury?
Injuries that babies suffer during the labor and delivery process can lead to lifelong disabilities and extreme emotional issues for parents and caregivers. Erb’s palsy or brachial plexus injury is characterized by weakness or paralysis of the arm of the child. It often occurs during a labor and delivery that is abnormal or difficult for …
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Four Things You Need to Know About the Challenges of Living with Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brachial plexus palsy or Erb’s palsy is a condition that affects the brachial plexus, the network of nerves controlling movement and sensation in the shoulder, arm and hand. It is most commonly caused by birth injuries, leading to weakness, loss of function, or even paralysis in the affected limb. Many who suffer such birth injuries …

Can Brachial Plexus Palsy (Erb’s Palsy) and Other Birth Injuries Be Prevented When Delivering Bigger Babies?
Erb’s palsy (brachial plexus palsy) and other birth injuries are often associated with difficult deliveries, particularly when a baby is larger than average. A number of birth injuries occur due to medical negligence (carelessness) and can be prevented through proper prenatal care, careful labor management and timely decision making by medical providers. Understanding Erb’s Palsy …

How You Can Prevent Them This Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving weekend is considered one of the deadliest periods of the year when it comes to car accidents. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, nearly 51 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home this Thanksgiving, up 3.3 percent from last year. The bulk of those traveling use our roads, …
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