Blogs
Women Sue Wendy's After E. Coli Outbreak
Two women are suing the popular fast food chain Wendy's after being hospitalized for several weeks. In June 2006, dozens of people attending an education conference became ill after consuming tainted lettuce linked to Wendy's. The lawsuits are seeking an unspecified amount of money. Read more about it here.
Sunday Marks Beginning of National Nursing Home Week
This Sunday marks the beginning of National Nursing Home Week 2008. National Nursing Home Week is an opportunity for nursing homes to bring awareness to the community about topics such as nursing home abuse and nursing home awareness.
Salmonella Poisoning Outbreak at Princeton
At least 10 and as many as 73 cases of Salmonella have shown up at Princeton University.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 40,000 people are sickened by Salmonella every year. Salmonella poisoning causes fever, abdominal pain, gas and bloody diarrhea and severe nausea. In severe cases, Salmonella can cause injuries as serious as kidney failure. Read more on our blog at InjuryBoard.com.
Insulin Pumps Tied to Injuries
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revealed that insulin pumps can cause injuries and even death. Insulin pumps are used by teenagers with Type 1 diabetes and the FDA has suggested that patients be extra careful when using these devices. Visit InjuryBoard for more details.
Motorcyclist Dies Sunday Afternoon
A 70-year-old man crashed his motorcycle Sunday afternoon and later died at a nearby hospital. The man's name was not released, but apparently he had a heart attack around the time of the accident. The accident occurred near the intersection of Forest Lane and Josey Lane, south of interstate 635. Read more at www.injuryboard.com
FDA Links Deaths to Defective Blood Thinner Heparin
The FDA has raised its estimate of the number of people who may have died from allergic reactions to Chinese-produced batches of heparin to 62 people. According to the Washington Post, 47 of the 62 deaths occurred from November through February. Read more on our injuryboard blog.
Three People Injured in Tractor-Trailer Accident
Three people were injured in an accident in Kaufman County late last night. The service road along Highway 80 was shut down at Windmill Farms Boulevard after a tractor-trailer crashed into two parked vehicles. Read more at www.injuryboard.com.
Botox Therapy Treats Muscle Spasms in Cerebral Palsy Patients
Botox isn't just for wrinkles any more.
Botulinum toxin injections--commonly known as Botox therapy--have become a very useful tool in the treatment of cerebral palsy. Thousands of cerebral palsy patients have benefited from this form of therapy over the past few years. Read more at www.cerebral-palsy-information.com
18 Wheeler Accident Shuts Down I-35
I-35E southbound was shut down south of Zang Boulevard according to this Fox news story. The truck flipped over and spilled fuel on the road. Damage was also done to a guard rail in the far right lane. Traffic has been diverted off the interstate at Marsalis Avenue.
James Bond Stunt Injures One
Filming of the new James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, has been suspended pending the investigation of an accident on the set involving a stunt driver. The accident occured in the town of Limone sul Garda, Italy where a crew has been filming driving sequences for the past two weeks. You can read more about the incident here.



