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What Is Arachnoiditis? Arachnoiditis, a debilitating and painful spinal condition, occurs when the arachnoid (the membrane that surrounds the spinal cord) becomes inflamed. Various injuries and conditions can cause arachnoid inflammation, including: Bacterial, fungal, or viral infections Traumatic injury to the back or spine Back surgery Epidural injections Spinal nerve compression Because arachnoiditis often interferes with spinal nerves...

Seeking Compensation After a Snowmobile Accident and Injury Millions of people enjoy snowmobiling each winter for sport and fun. But these open terrain vehicles are heavy, fast, and dangerous. According to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), there were 80 snowmobile accidents during the 2015-2016 season. Accident victims typically suffer very serious injuries, incur significant injury-related expenses, and sustain...

Seeking Compensation After a Snowboarding Accident and Injury Thousands of people hit the slopes each winter in Pennsylvania to enjoy the snow and winter sports like snowboarding, tubing, and skiing. As fun as snowboarding is, it can be a dangerous sport. Dangerous slopes, poorly maintained or designed grounds, and winter sport novices mixing with more experienced enthusiasts who ride at top speeds can be recipe for disaster. Serious accidents are not uncommon....

Nearly 10 million people go skiing or snowboarding each year in America, reports the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas are home to several ski resorts, which thousands of people visit each year. But skiing is a risky activity. According to NSAA, an estimated 40 people are killed each snow season at a ski area; approximately 50 people sustain serious injuries such as paralysis and traumatic brain injuries, and countless...