Obtaining a diagnosis is important for those facing medical challenges. They need to understand what caused their symptoms in order to actually resolve their medical challenges instead of just treating the symptoms as they arise. In cases where people have conditions...
When people get hurt due to car crashes, unsafe products or dangerous property conditions, they typically try to classify their injuries. Most injuries are treatable and result in a full recovery if people receive appropriate medical care. Other injuries may be more...
Families with loved ones living in nursing homes have many safety concerns to consider. They need to ensure that their loved one receives regular care so that they don't fall and hurt themselves. The older adult moving into the nursing home may depend on professionals...
Seemingly small decisions made in a labor and delivery ward can result in life-or-death consequences for the patients there. Expectant mothers are incredibly vulnerable, as are their unborn children and newborns. Best practices and facility standards help ensure that...
Coal miners engage in some of the toughest work in America. Day in and day out, they operate in dark, dangerous environments, often deep underground, where heavy machinery, toxic gases and unstable conditions are part of the job. These workers power homes and...
Motorcycle accidents often lead to severe injuries due to the lack of protection compared to cars. The recovery time for injuries varies greatly depending on the type and severity of the injuries sustained. Understanding the recovery timeline can help you manage...
Intersections are designed to facilitate the flow of traffic and allow access from multiple directions. Unfortunately, they also present one of the highest risks for road collisions. A significant proportion of urban accidents occur at intersections, making them...
It’s not uncommon to hear about serious crashes involving a drunk and/or drugged driver wherein that driver walks away with minor injuries while those in the other vehicle(s) suffer catastrophic or even fatal injuries. For victims and their loved ones, this can add...
If a loved one has suffered catastrophic injuries in a vehicle crash, you’re probably hearing a lot of new and frightening terms. One of them may be “polytrauma.” Just what does that mean for your loved one, their future and perhaps the future of your family?...
There are several types of collisions commonly associated with semi-trucks. Uneven loads or sharp curves might result in a semi-truck rollover incident. Semi-trucks can also jackknife in traffic, which might lead to them colliding with multiple other vehicles and...