Commonly used to reduce swelling after surgery, ice therapy is a key part of the treatment process.  However, the method and application of ice varies – from homemade ice packs to expensive cryotherapy devices.  Though they appear functionally similar, one can result often result in further, more serious damage.  While ice bags provide limited cooling, [...]

Recently, reports have been circulating about skin injuries and nerve damage as a result of cold therapy devices.  If cold therapy devices are used too long, or at too cold of a temperature, it can result in serious injuries such as nerve damage, chronic pain, or frost bite.  With little or no instruction or warnings, [...]

Based in Texas, our firm has provided dedicated legal advocacy throughout the United States since 1992.  Even though your cryotherapy injury occurred in another state, you are not required to hire local attorneys.  Our law firm specializes in ice pack injuries, and accepts cases from all over the United States.  We work tirelessly to hold [...]

Cold therapy devices are typically prescribed by doctors after certain surgical procedures to minimize pain and swelling and encourage mobility.  A cold therapy device is used by placing the pad on the affected area and filling the ice chest with ice and water, allowing the pump to circulate cold water through the tubes and into [...]

If cold therapy devices are used too long, or at too cold of a temperature, it can result in serious injuries such as nerve damage, chronic pain, or frost bite.  With little or no instruction or warnings, patients may subject the skin and underlying nerves to very cold temperatures for extended periods of time.  Since [...]

Frostbite occurs when the skin and body tissue are subjected to icy temperatures and freeze.  Signs and symptoms of frostbite include: prickly or itching sensations; red, white, gray, or yellow skin color; skin texture that becomes hard or waxy-looking; cold or burning feelings; numbness; joint and muscle stiffness; and blistering.
Frostbite occurs in several stages. The [...]

Cold therapy ice machines are commonly used to address post-surgical inflammation or swelling.  However, these devices were not equipped with proper safety information or controls.  Temperature monitors and emergency shut-off switches were not incorporated, resulting in long-term exposure to frigid temperatures. 
In addition, the devices contained insufficient directions and inadequate safety controls, causing serious injuries such [...]

A few years ago, the news was full of stories of toys being pulled from shelves for dangerous levels of lead in their paint. Anyone who was injured by these dangerous toys certainly has a claim against the manufacturer, but asserting a claim is often difficult, especially if the factory that made the product is [...]