In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 214,110 people had to go to the hospital because of head injuries in the U.S. After leaving the hospital, many of them probably needed different kinds of therapy. One helpful option is cognitive...
Thousands of car crashes happen every day for many reasons, such as recklessness, distraction, drunkenness and speeding. While many of these accidents may be minor, some can cause traumatic and fatal injuries. In a car accident, one of the most vulnerable places on...
Minor car crashes could cause stress and overwhelm drivers. Most of these incidents leave little to no damage depending on the circumstances. Still, these collisions could lead to injuries, including concussions. These mild head injuries happen when the brain bounces...
When your seafaring partner is injured, everything changes. It can shake the strong foundation of your marriage. It can also leave you with emotional, physical and financial challenges. This is where the loss of consortium steps in. It is a legal path that protects...
Motor vehicle accidents often lead to immediately apparent injuries – it’s not unusual for victims to show cuts, puncture wounds, abrasions and fractures following a crash. But automobile accidents can also lead to internal body damage, such as heart injuries. Heart...
Ford recently issued a recall for 1.3 million cars in the US over an issue with their front brake hoses. Should you be worried? Leaky brake hoses might not sound like much, but they can lead to motor vehicle accidents if left unchecked. According to data from the...
Going on a cruise should be an enjoyable experience where people are able to leave behind the worries and cares of their daily lives. For the most part, cruises are very safe; however, some characteristics of cruise ships make things such as food poisoning and other...
After suffering from a blow to the head, it is possible to end up with brain trauma or injury. How do these injuries manifest? What sort of forms do they take depending on the victim or the type of injury in question? Mild brain trauma red flags Mayo Clinic discusses...
Many different types of physical injury can occur during a car crash. Crush injuries are one of many potential injuries that may happen. What should you know about crush injuries? What form do they come in, and what are the biggest associated risks? What causes crush...
Suffering from a burn is a painful experience that almost everyone has had at least once. However, not many people experience the worse levels of burn injury and thus know little about them. Burns can range from first to third degree, with each one causing more damage...
