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When a person uses a phone while driving, his or her attention becomes compromised. According to IIHS, cellphone use increases accident risk while driving. While most people understand the consequences of texting and driving, talking on the phone can result in some of...
If you or a loved one suffered a hip fracture, the recovery could become a long process. A hip fracture is one of the most dangerous and common injuries resulting from a slip and fall. According to MayoClinic, most hip fractures occur in two different locations: the...
When your loved one finds a nursing home they like, you may feel a rush of relief. However, in the time after they move in and get settled, you may notice some signs that the staff is treating them poorly. Noticing nursing home neglect is sometimes tough for people...
When you struggle to adjust back to daily life in the weeks following a car crash, you may not realize how dangerous and harmful a spinal cord injury can be. In some cases, you may not even recognize signs of this injury right away. Being aware of how symptoms show up...
If you hit your head after a fall, you could sustain a concussion. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that usually resolves on its own. At one point, doctors told patients not to sleep with a concussion. Research currently shows that it is usually fine,...
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, then you may think about them often. You might find yourself wondering about the quality of care that they get, and whether or not they have what they need. While you may not be able to know everything that happens when your...
After suffering from a blow to the head, a victim may develop a traumatic brain injury (TBI). These injuries can include concussions, which happen due to the concussive damage of the brain hitting the interior of the skull. The impact of these injuries can last for...
As a person ages, he or she may find the need to use the bathroom more often. Many people have to get up during the night, sometimes, multiple times, to use the restroom. U.S. News and World Report explains getting in and out of bed increases the risk of a fall for...
Organizations such as the National Safety Council (NSC) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) keep detailed records about crashes involving large trucks. Available information not only includes statistics concerning injuries and fatalities, but...
Gravity is not always kind, and when you fall out in public, your embarrassment may force you to jump up. What if the incident is not so easy to bounce back from, and you find yourself dealing with an injury? A slip or trip and fall may leave you with more than...