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04 Mar '14
A Winston-Salem woman was killed on March 3, 2014, when her car rolled over near U.S. 52 and N.C. 66. The death is the fourth of 2014. The story can be found here: http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/woman-killed-in-single-vehicle-wreck-in-winston-salem/article_80d6be46-a3a2-11e3-8e0e-001a4bcf6878.html. Whether the icy conditions played a role are unclear at this time. However, it is almost a certainty that the rate […]
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- Personal Injury
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About 20 Forsyth County employees were sent to the hospital after a chemical spill at the local jail in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A toxic dry cleaning chemical was the source. Some of the employees fell ill. The EPA said that inhaling these chemicals for a short time can cause dizziness, fatigue, headaches and sweating, but […]
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On February 27, 2014, a three year old girl was killed by the family dog in High Point, North Carolina, near Winston-Salem. The dog happened to be a pit bull. Whether pit bull attacks have actually increased or whether it is just the media coverage of such attacks that has increased is difficult to discern. […]
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- Dog Bite
- Personal Injury
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02 Mar '14
A major beef recall from a California slaughterhouse is prompting concerns about gaps in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s meat inspection system. The USDA, which announced the recall on February 8, 2014, said Rancho Feeding Corp. had processed “diseased and unsound animals” and that the resulting meat was “unfit for human food.” The plant closed […]
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01 Mar '14
In 2012, a new trucking law was implemented entitled “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act” (MAP-21). This new law includes many provisions designed to help the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in its mission to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities involving tractor trailers, other large trucks and buses. The key provisions in […]
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For some of the most up to date information about Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), visit the following sites: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/cjd/ http://www.cjdsurveillance.com/ If you have potentially been exposed to Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, contact the Law Office of Kevin J. Williams, PLLC, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at (336)793-8459 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your options. You may also […]
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27 Feb '14
There is no reliable test for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). When a doctor suspects CJD, the first item of business is to exclude treatable forms of dementia such as encephalitis or chronic meningitis. A neurological exam will be performed. Standard diagnostic tests include a spinal tap and an electroencephalogram (EEG). The only way to confirm a […]
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26 Feb '14
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is a degenerative and fatal brain disorder. Usually, onset of symptoms occurs around age 60, and about 90 percent of individuals die within a year. Early symptoms consist of failing memory, behavioral changes, lack of coordination and visual disturbances. Progressive symptoms include severe mental deterioration, involuntary movements, blindness and weakness of extremities. […]
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26 Feb '14
Novant Health d/b/a Forsyth Medical Center recently disclosed that 18 patients were potentially exposed to Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is characterized by rapidly progressive dementia. Initially, patients experience problems with muscle coordination, personality changes, and impaired vision. Patients may also experience insomnia, depression, or unusual sensations. As the illness advances, mental impairment becomes severe. […]
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19 Feb '14
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, or CJD, is a degenerative neurological disease that is incurable and always fatal. CJD may lie dormant for years before manifesting symptoms similar to those found in dementia patients. However, once symptoms manifest, life expectancy is reduced to a matter of months, if not weeks. There are no reliable tests to rule in […]
