Month: November 2014

AAOS Talks History and Incidences of ATV Use

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Nov 24, 2014 |

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) ran a very interesting article about the nature of four-wheeler use and how injuries often occur as a result. According to their article, ATVs were largely first introduced into the United States in the...

CPSC Infographics Illustrate ATV Injuries and Deaths

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Nov 21, 2014 |

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has a great website with very illustrative and engaging infographics relating to statistics surrounding ATV accidents year to year. Unsuprising to many who read our blog, Pennsylvania stands out among the top 10 states for...

Area ATV Case Results in Charges Against Death Of Four-Year-Old Victim

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Nov 10, 2014 | Accidents

An area ATV accident has recently made the news. According to a report by WPXI.com, a Somerset-area family was involved in an ATV accident which killed a four-year-old girl. An infant, toddler, and nine-year-old child were also involed in the accident. No one...

NBC News Video Clip on ATV Accidents

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Nov 7, 2014 | Accidents

Want to learn more about the prevalence of all-terrain vehicle accidents across the country? Check out this NBC Nightly News clip from July 2012. At that time, over 700 people died from ATV accidents in a year, and about 136,000 visited the hospital for...

Mayo Clinic Weighs In On ATV Use

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Nov 5, 2014 | Accidents

Do you think that all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are safe for kids to operate and ride on? Many people think that it might be worth a second look to examine how Americans allow their children to use these vehicles. The Mayo Clinic is now weighing in on ATV use, and...

Your Cognition Suffers When You Have Chronic Pain

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Nov 3, 2014 | Chronic Pain

As stated in a recent Huffington Post article, patients who suffer from chronic pain also often have experiences with other cognitively-based problems like memory and attention difficulties. According to the article, which can be found by clicking this link, "A...