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Increased Popularity of Trampoline Parks Creates Need for Stricter Regulations
Photo credit: djromanj / Foter / CC BY A recent rise in the popularity of trampoline parks is occurring all over the US. On July 18, Shakalaka Extreme Air Sports opened in Huntsville, Alabama. This facility has about 12,000 sq feet of trampoline for park attendees. Shakalaka is developer Case Lawrence’s 10th US trampoline park.…
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What Happens if Your Employer Doesn’t have Workers’ Compensation and You are Injured on the Job?
Unlike many other states, Texas does not require most private employers to provide workers’ compensation insurance. There are a few exceptions, such as public employees, building and construction contractors who work for public employers, motor bus companies, and some others. Outside of these cases, employers are not mandated to carry coverage for their workers. In…
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Causes of Spine Injury and New Treatment Options
There are numerous causes and reasons for spine injury, but motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause, accounting for more than 40 percent of new spinal cord injuries each year.1 Cervical spine injuries (injuries involving the neck) usually result from a violent collision that compresses the cervical spine against the shoulders. This frequently occurs in…
