Slips and Falls in Nursing Homes Slip and fall accidents in nursing homes are unfortunately all too common. Nursing homes have a responsibility to assess a resident’s risk of falls. If a resident is a “fall risk,” nursing homes have a responsibility to make sure that person is never left alone when he or she […]
Car Accidents and the Risk of TBI Car accidents have the potential to result in very serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries—or TBIs. In the car accident context, traumatic brain injuries often come about when the force of the impact causes the accident victim to strike his or her head on the door, ceiling (especially […]
Each year, countless Americans are forced to visit doctors and emergency rooms due to injury. While many of these injuries are minor and require relatively little recovery time, some may be more severe and require lengthier recovery periods. In some cases, an injured individual may be unable to work, and he or she will lose […]
From a very early age, parents teach their children a very important lesson – look both ways before you cross the street. Opting to walk somewhere instead of driving your car is a fantastic way to get some exercise and fresh air while reducing your carbon footprint. Whenever you decide to walk, you expose yourself […]
No one likes to think about injuries to children, but they remain facts of life. While parents exert their best efforts to prevent injuries to their children, accidents happen. So—what are the most common injuries to children, what can you do to try to prevent them, and what are your options when your best efforts […]
States and localities are increasingly outlawing the use of cell phones while driving unless those phones are not in hands-free mode. Many traffic accidents result from driver error, and distracted driving, including cell-phone use, is a significant contributor. According to the Centers for Disease Control, distracted driving comes in three categories: Visual, which involves taking […]
If you have been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you are no doubt overwhelmed. If that accident required emergency treatment, you are probably also facing exorbitant expenses. A 2017 study by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that emergency care expenses vary widely from state to state and […]
Truck drivers are charged with safely navigating behemoths of the road, and when they do not manage to drive safely, the results are often devastating. Because of the massive size difference between big rigs and noncommercial vehicles, sharing the roads with these giants can be extremely dangerous. To help keep our highways and byways safe, […]
No matter your occupation, safety on the job should always be a top priority. Some lines of work are more dangerous than others, but certain workplace injuries are common to many occupations. Whether you are sitting behind a desk or working the line, think about on-the-job safety and how you can remain injury-free on the […]
Friday night lights are back on, and both players and fans are ready for some football. If your child is on the team, however, it is important to understand the risks involved. Recently, the media has focused significant attention on the inherent risk of concussion that football players face. Parents, as well as coaches and […]