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May 18, 2017

Most people don’t imagine work as a place where they could get hurt. Be it a blue or white collar job, there are normally safety standards in place to keep employees from getting hurt. Yet according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 4,600 people are killed in the workplace every year, with thousands more walking away with injuries. Most of the accidents that cause these injuries and fatalities are commonly mentioned, but rarely addressed...

Avoiding Collisions with Pedestrians and Bicyclists

May 11, 2017

Particularly in the United States, cyclists and pedestrians are allotted inconsistent amounts of space, if at all, to share with drivers on the road. These inconsistencies, among other facts lead to many deaths and injuries each year. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 4,700 pedestrians are killed each year. Bicyclists account for about 750 deaths annually – neither statistic shows any signs of dropping according to data in recent years...

Accidents That Can Result in Sensory Loss

May 4, 2017

People rely on all five senses to live an able, fully self-sufficient life. When any of the senses are compromised or eliminated, even the simplest tasks can become incredibly difficult. It can affect a person’s ability to carry out chores around the house, maintain themselves physically, and even their ability to keep a job. Sensory loss is often the result of an accident that results in injury of the The spinal cord is responsible...

5 Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe on the Playground

Apr 24, 2017

Many children have taken to television, cellphones, and electronic devices as a huge source of entertainment. Though these devices can be entertaining and even useful in a child’s development, few things can replace the health benefits of physical activity. A major fear among new and experienced parents alike is their child’s safety in an environment that demands physical activity. Playgrounds can be ripe for child injuries from bumps and bruising, to more serious injuries, like...

What Are Class Action Lawsuits?

Apr 17, 2017

Sometimes, a large group of people is affected by a common situation. Be it an injury from a A class action is a kind of lawsuit in which one or several people, known as class representatives, sue on behalf of a larger group of people, known as “the class” or “class members” who are all affected by the same situation. Class action lawsuits afford many individuals the opportunity to make their claims heard as...

How Hospital-Acquired Infections Can Turn Deadly

Apr 10, 2017

Patients go to the Hospital–Acquired Infection (HAI) and Causes To understand how an HAI can turn deadly, one first needs to know what an HAI is. An HAI is a type of infection that is acquired in a hospital that has no relation to the patient’s admitted diagnosis or ailment. The infections usually take hold within 48 hours of being in a hospital. HAIs are largely caused by a commination of factors. They can...

The Most Dangerous Times to Be on the Road

Apr 3, 2017

One might think that the safety of the road is the same any day of the year. Few things separate one day from another after all. But statistics show that some days are indeed more dangerous than others. Here are the six most dangerous times to be on the road: Daylight Savings Time Daylight savings time changes often cause people to run late, fall behind, and oversleep, among other various inconveniences. Statistics released by the Fatality...

The Most Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

Mar 27, 2017

Few things can affect the body the way a spinal cord injury can. Unlike other parts of the body that are normally affected in an isolated way, the spinal cord serves as a core connection to other vital parts and functions, ranging from physical to cognitive. Spinal cord injuries can be devastating and can affect the body by way of paralysis, poor circulation, nerve damage, headaches, loss of fertility, difficulty breathing, and the list goes...

4 Medical Exams You Might Need After an Auto Accident

Mar 20, 2017

Car accidents Back Exams Back injuries are among the most common injuries that occur in auto accidents. The signs of these injuries aren’t always immediately noticeable, but symptoms such as pain and discomfort could slowly creep out within days of the accident. As a preemptive measure, victims in a car crash should see a medical professional for a back exam. While the pain or discomfort may seem minor, they could be signs of a more...

Anesthesia Errors That Can Occur During Surgery

Mar 13, 2017

Perhaps one of the greatest discoveries made in the medical field, anesthesia is an indispensable part of any surgical procedure. Anesthesia is an umbrella term for the process of temporarily numbing and relaxing a patient’s body in part or in full through a combination of drugs so that they may be spared the pain of a surgery. Because anesthesia is dispensed on a per-patient basis, mistakes do tend to happen. In most cases, ·...