You may have heard that teen drivers are the most high-risk age group. It’s true. When you look at who gets involved in fatal car accidents, for instance, adolescents' crash rates are three times higher than older drivers. Now, you may not be a teen or have a teen...
Month: September 2021
How do burn injuries happen in auto accidents?
Burn injuries are impactful. They may leave scarring or influence the functionality of a body part. They could change the way a person looks or feels about themselves. Extensive surgeries might be needed to correct damage to the skin, muscles and tendons. Victims of...
Drivers often do not give cyclists enough space
If you’re an avid cyclist or even a casual weekend rider, odds are you have experienced drivers failing to give you enough space. They’re supposed to leave three feet between a bike and their car, but they may be unwilling to do so. It’s important to note that the...
Is your CPAP actually hurting your health?
Medical devices can drastically improve your quality of life or help protect your safety. For those with sleep apnea, the right medical device could do both. Sleep apnea involves the interruption or cessation of breathing while sleeping, which puts someone's health at...
What you need to know about mood changes after brain injuries
When television shows or movies want to depict a traumatic brain injury (TBI), they often show people bleeding from the nose or dramatically losing consciousness. While those symptoms do occur, the early warning signs and lasting symptoms of brain injuries are often...
Motorcycle crashes are often caused by other drivers
Motorcyclists deserve to be able to enjoy the open road without being placed in unnecessary danger. Because they’re on a vehicle that doesn’t have a protective frame around them, they’re at an increased risk of suffering serious injuries if they’re struck by another...