Stroke remains a leading cause of both serious injury and death in the U.S. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 800,000 Americans have a stroke every single year. The vast majority of these strokes are first-time occurrences....
If you are in a car accident, you undoubtedly are to be thankful for your vehicle's airbags. After all, airbags save hundreds of lives every single year. Still, there is an urban legend that says the chemicals inside airbags are toxic to humans. To do their job...
If you ride a bicycle, motorcycle or ATV, you undoubtedly understand the importance of wearing a full complement of protective gear. After all, falling from any of these vehicles may cause you to suffer a catastrophic brain injury. If you do not cover your skin, you...
Even though airbags have cut down on the number of traumatic brain injuries in car accidents, serious brain damage remains alarmingly common in collisions. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers only falls to be a more frequent source of TBI...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can result from numerous occurrences, including falling accidents and car crashes. While mild injuries usually entail a speedy recovery, more serious issues can result in the need for ongoing medical care and rehabilitation. TBIs can...
Every driver must demonstrate their ability to operate a vehicle safely and prove that they understand traffic laws in order to get a license. Every parent of a teen driver should also encourage their teen to develop safe driving habits to help reduce the risk of...
A crush injury occurs in any situation where you can end up with a part of your body compressed or crushed by another larger and/or heavier object. These incidents often take place on construction sites but can happen anywhere large or heavy objects exist. Crush...
When a worker does the same thing day in and day out, he or she may feel like the biggest impact simply involves mental stimulation and boredom. But in reality, even a simple repetitive action can lead to injury over time. Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) can affect...
Working any job at all will come along with a share of potential risks. Some jobs hold higher levels of risk than others, such as construction industry positions. But all jobs will have some level of potential danger, even if they are simple desk jobs. Repetitive...
Many people use ladders in their daily life, whether or not it has anything to do with their regular job tasks. Any time someone must reach a balcony, a rain gutter or even a higher shelf, they risk falling. It is important to understand the ways ladder injuries may...