When we purchase products for our children, we expect that they will be safely manufactured and contain sufficient labels and instructions warning of any hazards. We expect that these products have undergone safety testing and …
Bed sores, also known as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, can be one of many warning signs of nursing home neglect. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a traumatic brain injury as a disruption in the normal brain function caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. Because a traumatic brain …
Electrocution and contact with live electrical wires can cause serious injuries and even death. Electrocution occurs when the human body comes in contact with a powerful electric shock. Electrocution accidents are often the result of …
Rollover accidents are extremely dangerous and pose a high risk of death for the passengers and drivers of vehicles. Rollovers account for only 1% of motor vehicle accidents but 1/3 of motor vehicle fatalities.
According to the American Trucking Association, trucking companies are short 60,000 drivers, a number which could go up to 100,000 over the next few years. The shortage is attributed to a high number of …
Aggressive driving and road rage are major factors in car accidents and are far too common. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, nearly 80% of drivers surveyed expressed aggression, and anger while driving. …
Proper prenatal care is essential to promote a healthy pregnancy and a healthy infant. When you’re pregnant, you trust that your doctor will provide you with the best prenatal care to keep you and your …
Despite increased efforts by U.S. cities to make the streets more bicycle and pedestrian friendly, there is a disturbing trend of an increase in fatalities and injuries for bicyclists and pedestrians. The number of pedestrian …
Bicyclists present inconspicuous profiles in traffic and are more prone to very serious injuries if they are involved in an accident with a car or other vehicle. Bicyclists don’t have the body of a car …