Each year, approximately 11,000 new spinal cord injuries occur, resulting in paraplegia or quadriplegia. Spinal cord injuries are most commonly caused by: motor vehicle crashes (37%), violence (28%), falls (21%), sports-related (6%), other (8%). Advances in science and technology are making it a little easier for victims of spinal cord injuries to be more independent. A professor at a Swiss university recently unveiled a robot that can be controlled by the brainwaves of a paraplegic person wearing an electrode-fitted cap, news agency ATS reported. A paralyzed man at a hospital demonstrated th

Recalls are necessary when a product is discovered to have safety issues. Recalls are an effort to limit liability for corporate negligence (which can cause costly legal penalties) and to improve or avoid damage to publicity. Recalls are made very frequently on a variety of products, ranging from children's toys to fruits and vegetables. It is always important to check for recall notices before making a major purchase. To follow is a list of recent recalls: Additional Fire Incidents Prompts Baja Motorsports to Reannounce Dirt Bike Recall Name of Product: Dirt Bikes Importer: Baja Inc. d/b/a B

News stories about bullying have flooded TVs and newspapers in recent months. Both parents and students are becoming more and more aware of the seriousness of this topic, and the devastating ramifications it can cause. Many instances result in students being afraid to go to school due to harassment or physical injury, or even worse, taking their own lives when the abuse has become too overwhelming. A recent court ordered a New Jersey school district to pay $4.2 million in damages to settle a lawsuit that alleged the schools did not do enough to stop a bully from paralyzing another student. Sa

Recently, one of our employees witnessed a car fire here in Tucson.  Fortunately, no one was in the vehicle, but car fires can cause significant property damage, serious injuries, and death.  The majority of car fire  begin in the engine compartment - where most of the working parts of the car are. Although there is a firewall between the engine and the passengers in the car, this protective barrier only allows the vehicle's occupants a little time to escape to safety. The firewall does not stop noxious fumes from injuring those in the car or a subsequent explosion. In fact, the heat of the

Did you know that traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for young people in the U.S.? Sadly, more than fourteen deaths per day occur on the roadways in the U.S.; that is more that the number of deaths by murder, suicide and cancer combined. Be a good role model for your teen driver by setting a good example. Have your teen sign a contract that he or she promises to abide by the rules of the road and promises to practice defensive driving skills. Tell your teen to not to text or talk while driving and be sure the check your city or towns local laws, as some prohibit texting while dr