Two Philadelphia Eagles players were carted off the field after suffering neck injuries during Thursday’s preseason game, but the team said that both had movement in all their extremities. Wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland was stretchered off the field after appearing to come down on his neck or shoulder area after making a catch in the… Continue reading Two Eagles players stretchered off field after neck injuries during game
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Sixth person dies from injuries days after Pennsylvania house explosion
PLUM, Pa. — The co-owner of a home that exploded in western Pennsylvania last weekend has died from injuries he suffered in the blast, which also killed his wife and four other people. Paul Oravitz, 56, who had severe burns over most of his body, died Wednesday in a Pittsburgh hospital, four days after the… Continue reading Sixth person dies from injuries days after Pennsylvania house explosion
Delays in federal workers’ comp can lead to delayed medical care, turning injuries into disabilities
Injured federal employees say their treatable injuries are at risk of progressing into lifelong disabilities because the workers’ compensation program that covers their medical costs and procedures is clogged by low staffing, convoluted processes and an increase in claims. Workers and their advocates say filing a claim is a knotty experience of complicated paperwork and… Continue reading Delays in federal workers’ comp can lead to delayed medical care, turning injuries into disabilities
Florida roller coaster closed after boy falls and suffers ‘traumatic injuries’
A child was injured at an Orlando-area theme park after falling from a roller coaster, which has since been temporarily closed, officials said Friday. The child, described as a 6-year-old, was hospitalized after he apparently fell Thursday afternoon from the Galaxy Spin ride at Fun Spot America, near Kissimmee, fire officials said. “Units arrived to… Continue reading Florida roller coaster closed after boy falls and suffers ‘traumatic injuries’