Understanding the Impact of Traumatic Brain Injuries
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 injury (TBI) affects the way the brain works, it can have a serious impact on an individual and their family. […]
Electrocution Accidents
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 negligence regardless of how they occurred. Common Causes of Electrocution Accidents Electrocution accidents occur most frequently in the workplace. In […]
Rollover Accidents
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. Dangers of Rollover Accidents A rollover accident occurs when a vehicle tips onto its side or roof during a crash. Occupants […]
Is the Shortage of Truck Drivers a Safety Concern?
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 baby boomer retirements, an increase in freight demand, and high turnover. Trucking companies have tried to make the job more appealing […]
The Dangers of Road Rage
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. Aggressive driving and road rage can lead to very risky driving behaviors and can result in serious accidents. Road Rage […]
Injury Caused by Negligent Prenatal Care
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 baby safe. However, this is not always the case, and sometimes you don’t get the proper care you need. When […]
U.S. Cities are More Dangerous for Bicyclists and Pedestrians
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 deaths has increased in cities like Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. A recent study showed a 20% increase in pedestrian […]
Common Bicycle Accidents
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 around them to protect them, and they don’t have the benefit of safety features such as airbags and seatbelts. There […]
Was Your Child Injured at School?
When we send our children off to school, we trust that the school employees will keep them safe. In New York, schools are responsible for acting “in the place of the parent” when children are in their care. You never want to get that phone call that your child has been injured at school. Whether […]
Study Shows Heart Attacks on the Rise Among Young Women
According to a 2018 study published in the journal Circulation, young women are suffering heart attacks at a higher rate now than 20 years ago. The study showed that the heart attack rate for women under the age of 55 has been steadily increasing since 1995. By 2014, those women accounted for 31% of hospital […]