History of the Chiropractic Profession Chiropractors have been in business for 122 years. The profession began in 1895 with D.D. Palmer, the first official chiropractor. Palmer was in his office when the janitor, Harvey Lillard, entered to empty the trash can. Lillard was working shirtless and when he bent over to grab the trash can Palmer observed a misaligned vertebra. Palmer asked Lillard how the vertebra got out of alignment. Lillard responded stating that he… read more →
Brain injuries are one of the most serious types of injures you can have. It is important to get them treated as soon as possible. Brain injuries are common in car accidents. Even if you do not notice any symptoms immediately after an accident, you should still be checked out by a doctor. Sometimes symptoms do not show up for days or weeks after the accident. No matter what kind of accident you were in,… read more →
We’re all familiar with the concept of a waiver. Chances are you have signed one for yourself or a minor to be able to participate in some sort of activity that is deemed “dangerous” such that you explicitly agree to accept your own risk and hold the owner harmless. Skydiving, bungee jumping, hot dog eating contests are all prime examples of why a waiver may be necessary – because if something happens to someone while… read more →
You may be able to file for wrongful death if the death of your loved one was caused by someone else’s negligence. Your state may allow you to file on the behalf of the deceased’s estate. If you are successful and win a settlement, then you will either be able to keep it, or it will be distributed to other heirs of the estate. What is a Claim of Wrongful Death? If someone’s negligent behavior… read more →
If you have suffered a slip and fall accident on someone else’s premises, you likely feel overwhelmed. One of the first things you should do is hire an experienced personal injury attorney to handle your case. He or she can help you file a lawsuit against the person responsible for your injuries and improve your chances of getting fair compensation. If you attempt to navigate through a slip and fall claim on your own, you… read more →
