A recent Netflix documentary about former NFL star, Aaron Hernandez has sparked talk about a somewhat mysterious disease, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). While researchers are learning more about this disease every day most of their findings are based on posthumous study. Aaron Hernandez and the Effects of CTE Hernandez presented a special look into the …
Forced Arbitration
When you download a rideshare app such as Uber or Lyft, you’re required to agree that you’re above the age of 18, you’re not using a stolen credit card, and that you won’t seek a jury trial against the company. This means any claims against the company would need to be settled in arbitration. Is …
Everything You Need to Know About Roundup
What is Roundup? Roundup®, a glyphosate-based herbicide weed killer, is wildly popular for effectively killing weeds while allowing genetically modified crops to flourish. Manufactured by Monsanto, an agricultural biotechnology corporation that was acquired by Bayer ag in 2018, Roundup is used in almost all corn, cotton and soy farming (as well as many other agricultural …
January 2020 Legal News Update
Legal news affects our everyday lives, whether we notice it or not. Here’s a summary of a few of this month’s major cases. Ikea Pays $46 Million to Family of Toddler Killed by Dresser Retail giant Ikea will pay $46 million to the family of a young child who was killed in 2017 by a …
7 Things to Do After a Slip and Fall
Thousands of people each year are injured from wet floors, defective stairs or other unexpected hazards. Accidents can happen – but, so can negligence. Don’t leave your medical & financial well-being to chance. Knowing what to do after a slip & fall is crucial. 1. Call for help or assistance — Remain calm and reach …
December ’19 Legal News Update
Legal news affects our everyday lives, whether we notice it or not. Here’s a summary of a few of this month’s major cases. Former Juul Executive Says Company Knowingly Sold Contaminated Vaping Pods The former SVP of Finance at Juul has filed a lawsuit alleging the company knowingly sold contaminated liquid pods for its vaping …
December ’19 Recall Update
At McCoy, Hiestand & Smith we value the health and safety of everyone in our community. Sometimes regardless of how careful we are the products we buy aren’t as safe as we had hoped. Products are recalled every day and it’s important to stay up to date on those recalls in order to keep you …
Physical Therapy After an Accident
Motor vehicle accidents often result in neck or back injuries that can be severe or life altering. With many neck, back, or brain injuries, physical therapy is crucial to healing. What Injuries Need Physical Therapy? Neck Injuries Whiplash is the most common type of injury associated with car accidents as it can be the result …
Is Your Child’s Coat Putting Them in Danger?
As winter temperatures drop parents are bundling up their children to brave the cold but those puffy layers may be putting them in danger. Car seat safety is largely dependent on proper fit and unfortunately, bulky winter coats can affect how the harness fits your child. In fact, car seat manufacturers suggest that children should …
Creating a Fire Plan
An estimated 358,500 home fires occur every year resulting in thousands of deaths. While all fires cannot be prevented, injury and death may be avoided by creating a fire plan. Choose an outside meeting place This should be safe distance from your home. This meeting place should be agreed upon and marked in the fire …
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