Carmi native, career Marine receives highest honor for non-combat bravery Feb 1, 2008
"Upon arriving, Page immediately began rendering effective and appropriate first aid to the survivors. These actions, taken in the middle of the extremely hazardous and chaotic environment, at minimum lessened the degree of permanent injury to the survivors, and may have prevented further fatalities. When additional medical and firefighting personnel arrived, Page assisted in both the evacuation of the injured and in the fire suppression operations.". According to the Register-Herald, the Ghent... (Carmi Times, IL)
PTSD, not brain injury, may cause symptoms Jan 31, 2008
"You would expect they would have these other symptoms related to traumatic brain injury, that maybe they have a permanent injury, but it's explained by whether they have PTSD or depression.". Health Library. (CNN -- Health)
Partial birth abortion bill approved by House panel Jan 24, 2008
Committee members debated an amendment that would allow termination of a pregnancy that "poses substantial risk of permanent injury to the pregnant woman's physical or mental health.". But bill proponents say a portion of the law not under revision sufficiently takes into account the mother's welfare if her life is endangered. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sampson Doesn't Fret Over Bassett's Status Jan 11, 2008
What Sampson says is a big deal, though, is making sure that Bassett doesnt risk any sort of permanent injury. Thats why he says he defers the decision on whether or not to play Bassett to team physician Dr. Larry Rink and team trainer Tim Garl, and that hed rather err on the side of caution. (HoosierInsider.com)
Judge: Stop blasting whales with sonar Jan 10, 2008
She said an Office of Naval Research study concludes the sonar training "will cause widespread harm to nearly 30 species of marine mammals, including five species of endangered whales, and may cause permanent injury and death.". Her injunction establishes a 12-nautical-mile no-sonar zone along California's coast, expands a shutdown zone for mid-range sonar when marine mammals are spotted and prohibits mid-range sonar's use in a basin where a lot of marine mammals congregate. (Florida Times-Union)
Dolphins: Iran's weapon against the US? Jan 8, 2008
In fact, the court relied on the US Navy's own environmental assessment reports: for example, that the sonar activities off the coast of California scheduled between February 2007 and January 2009 will result in approximately 170,000 cases of "B Level mammal harassment exposure" and this will include "approximately 8,000 exposures powerful enough to cause a temporary threshold shift in the affected mammals' sense of hearing and an additional 466 instances of permanent injury to beaked and... (Asia Times Online)
Court Orders Navy To Implement Whale-Friendly Sonar Measures Jan 4, 2008
The Navy's assessment was that approximately 170,000 marine mammals would be exposed to sonar in these exercises, with more than 450 instances of permanent injury to some whales, the court order said. In November, a federal appeals court said the sonar problem needed to be fixed and sent the matter to Cooper to hammer out the details. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Court gives Navy sonar rules to lessen SoCal marine life damage Jan 4, 2008
Call: (800) 877-3400. A U.S. District Court on Thursday ordered the Navy to adopt a series of measures to lessen the impact of sonar on whales and other marine life during exercises off Southern California. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Navy must cut sonar use off California Jan 4, 2008
She noted that the Navy's own study concluded that upcoming exercises off Southern California "will cause widespread harm to nearly 30 species of marine mammals, including five species of endangered whales and may cause permanent injury and death.". Because scientists have chronicled panicked responses from marine mammals as far as 40 kilometers away, Cooper said the 2,200-yard shutdown requirement "represents a minimal imposition of the Navy's training exercises" while preventing the harshest... (Los Angeles Times)
No-fault coverage required again Jan 1, 2008
Under no-fault, motorists cannot sue the at-fault driver for pain and suffering unless there is permanent injury ... But Florida's definition of permanent injury is relatively weak, allowing many non-seriously injured motorists to sue anyhow. (The Palm Beach Post)
Federal judge dismisses bank robber's lawsuit against cops Dec 21, 2007
In his order dismissing the lawsuit, U.S. District Court Judge Harold A. Baker wrote that nothing in Masseys actions or that of the other law enforcement officers suggests that they were deliberately indifferent to Ginglens wound, deprived him of medical attention, or acted in a way to cause him unnecessary pain or permanent injury. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Man sues Hurricane, cites sewer clog mess Dec 11, 2007
Clark now has permanent injury to his body, the lawsuit states. He had to pay for medical fees and traveling to hospitals. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Cold Comfort For Madcap Snow Stunt Fans Dec 4, 2007
Daredevil winter sports enthusiasts are being told to use their heads when out on the slopes - or risk permanent injury. Stunt fans failing to defy death. (Sky News)
How to not get suedTown Council gets lesson in risk prevention Dec 1, 2007
Grubb said that general liability under Title 59 provisions means that a city will likely be liable for a hazard that causes permanent injury, and "action or inaction must be palpably unreasonable," or as Grubb said, it should be "a risk that no rational person would take.". One example Grubb used was an 89-year-old who fell on steps in the park and broke her hip. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Australian sailors in US court over football fight Dec 1, 2007
I wish to commend Your coverage of the incident that lead to the arrest of two sailors and left a man with permanent injury. Your analysis of this tragic event was more complete and balanced than anything our local newspapers or television. (NEWS.com.au)
• Baby Deaths Alarming Nov 21, 2007
Even moderate shaking can cause permanent injury or death. But the deaths of the three Connecticut children in the past few months were particularly brutal in that they involved much older children toddlers 2 or 3 years old and went beyond simple shaking and involved much more force, Milstein said. (FOX61, CT)
Personal Security Products Nov 17, 2007
While they cause no permanent injury to the assailant, they do provide you with ability to get away- and get help. Large Selection of Personal Security Devices. (Suite101.com)
Herbal stimulant 'to be banned' Nov 14, 2007
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How Often Do Eye Surgeons Operate On The Wrong Patient, Or The Wrong Eye? Nov 14, 2007
Although most surgical confusions cause little or no permanent injury, they may involve serious consequences for the patient, physician and profession, yet could often be prevented. See also. (Science Daily)
Vehicles on campus pose threat to disabled students Oct 27, 2007
I will be filing a complaint over unsafe conditions with the New Mexico Human Rights Commission over the situation that has caused me permanent injury. In addition, the issue is complicated by deliberate avoidance of the issue, lack of enforcement and poor leadership at UNM. It does appear that the problem has a financial. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
The Abortion Broadcast Oct 8, 2007
The 24-week limit does not apply if: (a) the womans life would be at risk or (b) if there is a risk of grave permanent injury to the physical or mental health of the pregnant woman if the pregnant continues; or (c) if there is substantial risk that the child would be born with a serious disability. In some countries. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Vehicle racing may have caused crash Oct 4, 2007
IT'S TIME wrote on Oct 3, 2007 1:02 PM:" If we do not get a hold on these teenagers and driving, more parents are going to be spending more time at the cemetery. The are driving around with no purpose, on their cell phones messing around with their friends in the vehicle. Every day you hear about a child being killed on the road. Alot of times it is due to them not paying attention. These kids, for the most part, do not see the responsiblity in driving a vehicle. Just in this town alone we have... (Leavenworth Times, KS)
A New Study Links High Volume Pain Pumps with the Devastating and Painful Loss of Cartilage Following Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Oct 2, 2007
Included among the many claims in the lawsuits are the allegations that the manufacturers failed to instruct or warn the U.S. medical community that the safety of using the pain pumps in the shoulder joint space had not been established or that the continuous injections of commonly used anesthetics may cause permanent injury. "We have already found dozens of people across the country whose lives have been devastated by these pain pumps," says attorney Ted Meadows of the Montgomery, Alabama-based... (PR Newswire)
Couldn't believe it Sep 28, 2007
All the same, I just hope he doesn't do permanent injury to his shoulder and arm with all the back patting that he's been doing to himself. Jim Zemlicka. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Taser still weapon of choice in Fairbanks Sep 19, 2007
"It has a lower potential for causing permanent injury," said Fairbanks police Sgt. Matt Soden, who instructs new officers on how to use the Taser. The model used by all Fairbanks area law enforcement agencies is the Taser X26, made by Taser International. (Anchorage Daily News)
Woman alleges Planned Parenthood inflicted 'catastrophic perforation' Sep 5, 2007
"Our client has filed these complaints to bring to light the negligent actions of Planned Parenthood and Dr. Severson, Downing said in a prepared statement. He said the woman's real name was not being revealed to protect her privacy. The lawsuit, which alleges negligence and battery, is seeking nearly $37,000 in medical expenses plus unspecified damages for physical pain and mental suffering as well as permanent injury. "This is yet another horror story from a Planned Parenthood abortion mill,"... (WorldNetDaily)
Pain Patch Fatal in Wrong Hands Aug 31, 2007
Obviously if you slow down the breathing too much, you don't get enough oxygen to the brain, and other organs and that can cause permanent injury or even death, he said. Experts also suggest using caution when throwing used patches away. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Driver In Fatal Wreck Charged With Homicide Aug 31, 2007
Teen Killed; 2nd Girl Suffered Permanent Injury. POSTED: 2:03 pm EDT August 30, 2007UPDATED: 5:29 pm EDT August 30, 2007. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Lakers lose Baird, add another blueliner Aug 31, 2007
This time, however, the possibility of complete recovery was slim, and the risk of permanent injury was too great. feel badly for Ryan, and he is pretty bummed out, but he is going to be OK, Roque said. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Lakers lose defenseman Baird to shoulder injury Aug 30, 2007
This time, however, the possibility of complete recovery was slim, and the risk of permanent injury was too great. "I feel badly for Ryan, and he is pretty bummed out, but he is going to be OK," Roque said. (Lssulakers.com)
Jersey City Police Officer Indicted In Fatal Crash Aug 29, 2007
"The loss of a child under these circumstances is especially tragic, only to be compounded by the alleged permanent injury to the mother," DeFazio said in announcing the indictment. Freibott's attorney, John Young of Jersey City, told The Jersey Journal of Jersey City that he had not yet received a copy of the indictment but said, "We expected it based on the facts in the case and we will now begin the process of reviewing and dealing with the evidence and facts.". (CBS 2, NY)
Fight Over Cuban Girl Reaches Florida Court Aug 28, 2007
"Our experts have told the father to remove this young girl at this young age would result in permanent injury and she would never recover," Kapusta told Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Jeri B. Cohen. Cohen responded, "What you're trying to do is say that if a father wants to remove his child from placement ... that if a father does that or a mother, that constitutes prospective abuse? I have never seen anything like this in all of my years of doing dependency.". (Click2Houston, TX)
More of this story Aug 16, 2007
The claim also states that the shooting caused "serious and permanent injury to DayShawn Dante Dixon requiring hospitalization, surgical intervention and other substantial medical care.". The Dixon family disagrees with the sheriff's office, stating that the deputies did not follow proper protocol. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Shooting of 15-year-old girl was accidental Aug 14, 2007
Deborah Bauer, the girl s mother, said Summer suffered permanent injury from the shotgun blast, including loss of her kneecap. Charlie Bauer, the victim s brother, said Monday s surgery involved removing more tissue. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Humans can also mistreat humans Aug 11, 2007
Many of these men no doubt suffer permanent injury from this activity. Maybe there should be an organization called People for the Ethical Treatment of Humans. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Zimbabwe: Report Confirms Coup Suspects Tortured Aug 10, 2007
Part of the medical report says Mupfure has a "healed scar (on) right wrist, back of thighs and lower limbs...He is in a stable condition. The only permanent injury is the missing tooth.". On another accused person, Nyasha Zivuku the report said: "Scar on back. Thoracic region, 1cm diameter. Multiple scars on lower limbs.". (allAfrica.com)
Mosquito-borne viruses on the rise last month Aug 8, 2007
Humans infected with these viruses generally have no symptoms or mild symptoms, but, if the virus causes encephalitis - an infection of the brain - death or permanent injury can result. Children under 15 are at increased risk and are more susceptible to encephalitis or serious infection, as are those over 50. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Amusement park sued over teen's severed feet Jul 13, 2007
It claims that Kaitlyn has suffered permanent injury and severe emotional pain and that her ability to earn money has been impaired. Doctors at Vanderbilt reattached Kaitlyn's right foot after the June 21 accident but couldn't save the left. (Sioux City Journal)
Driver to be held until trial Jul 12, 2007
I would not want to spend 5 seconds in jail and it amazes me that some people will risk jail, killing themselves and others, loosing their family, permanent injury, money, etc for the sake of a "good time". People of that nature are crazy to begin with and have no business in a civilized society. (Pensacola News Journal)
Passan: Idle Thoughts from an Addled Mind Jul 8, 2007
As much as wants to play for the Browns, one has to wonder how smart it is to risk permanent injury in his desire to come back from knee surgery and serious post-surgery complications. Now, one can understand the passion and fire that burns within Bentley to play for his hometown team. (BerniesInsiders.com)
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"If an officer has to pull a night stick that can cause a permanent injury where you recover right away from the taser, which incapacitates you long enough for the officer to handcuff the suspect," Zeigler explained. "If we have an officer hurt, between a medical bill and a few days on workman's comp, the tasers could quickly pay for themselves.". (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Good Question: Why The Watering Restrictions? Jul 3, 2007
When our lawns are really dry, heavy traffic can cause permanent injury to the grass. . (WCCO.com, MN)
Vegas bouncer sues Pacman over shooting Jun 27, 2007
Later, the lawsuit alleges that a member of Jones' group fired a black semiautomatic handgun five or six times toward Cudworth, hitting him in the chest and left arm, causing him permanent injury. Another bouncer, Thomas Urbanski, was shot in the left hand and the torso, and was left paralyzed from the waist down. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Mason City police use TASER jolt to subdue suspect Jun 7, 2007
" Anti-Independent wrote on Jun 6, 2007 8:57 AM:" "Independent", they could have used a choke hold to subdue the teen and ended up seriously injuring the minor, but the used the tools at hand and brought the non compliant teen under control with no permanent injury and in a timely manor. It is very easy to judge someones actions after the fact when you were not there nor have to do their job on a day to day basis. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Are Some Individuals Born Broken? Jun 6, 2007
Not one person she loves will be spared the deep and permanent injury of her betrayals. Knowing this, she continues to live as she has for almost forty years. (Suite101.com)
City blast injures workers Jun 4, 2007
"You can die or be left with a permanent injury and we know from our experience that the overwhelming number of these matters are avoidable.". CitiPower spokesman Ryan Auger told theage. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Roche Owes $2.62 Million for Man's Illness, Jury Says (Update1) May 30, 2007
We also want to make it clear that they need to address their warning label sufficiently because too many people are at risk of permanent injury. . (Bloomberg)
Wooten: Stealing good names of dead May 29, 2007
God only knows what Jessica Lynch suffered permanent injury for. By Captain Freedom. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Suit claims Hyundai helped exec flee U.S. after fatal SoCal crash May 24, 2007
One of the executives, Youn Bum Lee, was charged last month with four felony charges: vehicular manslaughter by unlawful act with gross negligence while intoxicated; vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence; driving under the influence causing bodily injury and hit-and-run with permanent injury or death. Lee is believed to have fled to his native South Korea after the accident and a warrant was issued last month for his arrest, although authorities are unsure of his specific whereabouts,... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Red-tail up close and personal May 23, 2007
Everything possible is done to ensure the birds can be released into the wild, but when they can't, because of permanent injury, they are housed and fed for life. Five years ago, Raptor Recovery released a bald eagle at DeSoto after successful rehabilitation from a gunshot wound. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Pneumonia could add to lung damage May 22, 2007
However, when a person also has underlying lung disease like emphysema, asbestosis or cystic fibrosis, the acute infection will add insult to permanent injury and worsen the function of already irreversibly damaged lungs. Also, in the setting of acute respiratory distress syndrome, where there's diffuse and severe lung injury caused by serious infection, aspiration injury, lung contusion from trauma or severe pancreatitis, pneumonia might permanently damage severely injured lung tissue beyond... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'I tried to move, but nothing happened' Apr 26, 2007
Two years after Sir Liam Donaldson, the Government's chief medical officer, warned of a risk of permanent injury caused by the treatments, including transmission of hepatitis and vCJD, ministers have asked the cosmetic surgery industry to set up a system of self-regulation to "further improve standards". The announcement was attacked by critics who said it did not go far enough. (Independent)
Bush camp claims victory in abortion ruling Apr 19, 2007
But some doctors say that in certain circumstances it is better for a woman to undergo a procedure called "intact dilation and evacuation", which they say carries a lower risk of bleeding, infections and permanent injury. It involves partially delivering the foetus and then crushing the skull to make removal easier. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Cannon calls time Apr 17, 2007
"It would have been very silly of me to tempt fate again, particularly with a much greater risk of permanent injury,'' he said. "And, to be honest, I didn't want to jeopardize my future as a good husband and father, so the decision was really driven by my commitment to my family. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cannon calls end to illustrious career Apr 17, 2007
"As much as I wanted to play on and represent the Force and the Wallabies, I really couldn't. "It would have been very silly of me to tempt fate again, particularly with a much greater risk of permanent injury. " Cannon was taken from the ground on a stretchered and spent the night in Christchurch Public Hospital after a scrum collapse, in the match between the Force and the Crusaders at Jade Stadium. The neck injury left him with weakness and numbness to his left arm. The incident came almost a... (The Australian)
Cannon Joins 2003 World Cup Final Front-Rowers Forced to Quit Rugby Union Apr 17, 2007
It would have been very silly of me to tempt fate again, particularly with a much greater risk of permanent injury. . (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Medical testing of volunteers questioned Apr 15, 2007
While most volunteers experience only mild side effects -- such as headache or nausea -- on rare occasions the experiments result in permanent injury or death. Some experts also worry that scientists don't know enough about the long-term effects of repeated exposure to potentially toxic, experimental drugs. (SunSpot.net)
Knights set to get salary cap break Apr 12, 2007
" There is a clause in the standard NRL playing contract that allows for clubs to apply for relief should a permanent injury force a player to retire. The Knights would be expected to be granted that relief should they apply for it over the Johns situation, which the club's acting chief executive, Steve Crowe, said yesterday they would do. But, Crowe added it remained to be seen whether the Knights would spend the extra money. He said that would depend on budgetary considerations. Johns was... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Search and rescue 'strike' threat Apr 11, 2007
He was recently told he did not qualify for permanent injury benefit but would get temporary payments. "Financial strain is probably one of the biggest strains that any family can face," he said. (BBC News -- UK)
Warning over sewage spill was late, suit says Apr 11, 2007
She is filing suit against the city claiming the 48 million-gallon sewage dump into the Ala Wai canal last year caused permanent injury. Although she sought medical treatment at the Medical Corner in Waikiki, Kennedy ended up in the hospital for nearly two weeks after infection set in. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Letters to the Editor Apr 6, 2007
Instead, you apply the barbaric, blind, hypocritical, absurd standard that allows minimal press coverage of the slaughter of more than 40,000 Americans a year and permanent injury to hundreds of thousands of others by cars, while this unfortunate incident gets maximum exposure in order to demonize Critical Mass. Truly perverse. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Deputy found not guilty of battery against teen Mar 22, 2007
Statistics show that 15% of those Tased die or suffer permanent injury, about the same as Russian Roulette. Testosterone and Tasers are a bad combination. (Pensacola News Journal)
Man shot at SE PDX market had been living American Dream Mar 12, 2007
Local experts provide the latest information on Healthcare issues that matter to you. 12:00 PM PDT on Monday, March 12, 2007. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Pacers mascot sued Mar 9, 2007
Man alleges on-court tackle caused permanent injury. Posted: Thursday March 8, 2007 5:40PM; Updated: Thursday March 8, 2007 5:47PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Whats wrong with this picture? Mar 8, 2007
org, surviving Comfort Women have suffered permanent injury from disease, psychological trauma or social ostracism. There are some in this country that have found the Comfort Women story highly appalling. (Pauls Valley Daily Democrat)
