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By now, all parents undoubtedly recognize just how dangerous riding in cars, trucks and SUVs can be for their children. After all, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle accidents killed more than 600 kids in 2020 alone. That year,...
If you or a loved one lost consciousness during a motor vehicle accident, the chances of a traumatic brain injury are higher than if there was no loss. If a patient loses consciousness, there is a scale that can help doctors manage and predict the course of a TBI....
When you have a personal injury claim, the law says you must file it within a specific amount of time. The clock starts ticking when you suffer the injury. The time limit is called the statute of limitations. It helps to ensure that cases are fresh when they get to...
No matter what task you need to complete, you are likely to know the dangers of using a bulldozer or a crane. However, those are not the only kinds of danger on a construction site. When walking on scaffolding, there are many opportunities for you to slip and fall or...
If you are in a car accident, you may expect to break bones or suffer soft tissue injuries or nerve damage. Because modern vehicles have a variety of safety features, you may not expect to sustain third-degree burns. If your vehicle bursts into flames, though, your...
When discussing back injuries, it is easy to feel like they are not serious, especially since so many people suffer from injuries and pain of the back so often. But these injuries can actually cause life-altering changes and may even change the course of a victim's...
Being stranded on the side of the road with a broken-down vehicle is a stressful event. When motorists fail to take proper precautions, interactions with disabled vehicles may change from inconveniences to tragedies. It is important to know what your duties are to...
People throughout Indiana and across the United States place their trust and lives in the hands of trained medical professionals. When patients go into the emergency room or outpatient clinic, however, they may leave with the wrong diagnosis. According to BMJ Quality...
In the construction industry, there are various hazards that your supervisors and managers should protect you from. According to the CDC, about 14% of all construction workers suffer from hearing difficulties, with about 7% suffering from tinnitus. While you cannot...
To suffer severe injuries at the hands of someone else's negligence is difficult to cope with, particularly when those injuries involve the spinal cord and may include paralysis. According to Healthline, most patients who have paralysis do not regain mobility or...