Injury

Missouri Teen Recovers from Traumatic Brain Injury After Viral High School Fight, Faces Speech and Mobility Challenges

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St. Louis, Missouri – A teenage girl who suffered a serious brain injury in a violent altercation outside a St. Louis high school is now recovering enough to leave the hospital’s intensive care unit, according to her family’s lawyer. Kaylee Gain, a 16-year-old student at Hazelwood East High School, has been hospitalized since March 8 when she was thrown to the ground and had her head repeatedly hit against the concrete by another student. The disturbing incident, which was recorded and widely shared on social media, left Gain with a fractured skull resulting in brain … Read more

Injury Woes for New York Yankees Starting Pitchers Threaten Season’s Prospects

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HOUSTON – The New York Yankees are off to a strong start with two come-from-behind victories against the Houston Astros. While some may view their perfect record as a positive sign, the team’s true success will rely heavily on their starting pitching, which has already faced some setbacks early in the season. Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole has been placed on the 60-day injured list with forearm inflammation, aiming to return by June 1. The remaining starting pitchers for the Yankees are not without their own challenges. Nestor Cortes and Carlos Rodón, … Read more

Bend Resident Wins $1 Million Settlement after Injury at Nursing Home Facility

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BEND, Oregon — A woman from Bend, Oregon has been awarded a $1 million settlement after suffering injuries from a fall at a local nursing facility. The incident highlights the importance of safety measures and highlights concerns in the nursing home industry. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, fell while at the facility and sustained significant injuries. As a result, she filed a lawsuit seeking compensation for her pain, suffering, and medical expenses. The lawsuit alleged that the nursing facility failed to provide adequate safety measures to prevent such accidents. This raises questions … Read more

New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge Returns to Lineup After Abdominal Injury, Ready to Take on Pittsburgh Pirates

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TAMPA, Fla. – After a nine-day absence due to an abdominal injury, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge made his return to the lineup for Wednesday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Judge had been sidelined since March 10, following a performance against the Atlanta Braves where he struck out in both of his at-bats. An MRI was conducted the following day to assess the extent of his injury. The discomfort in Judge’s abdomen had been lingering for a couple of weeks, starting during the follow-through of one of his swings. This setback comes after … Read more