If you're like most teenagers, you likely can't wait to get your driver's license. Under Indiana's graduated license system, new drivers under the age of 21 must first obtain a learner's permit for 180 days before a probationary driver's license is issued. Even after...
Answering a phone call, replying to a text message, taking a bite of your food, or updating your GPS are momentary distractions we allow ourselves while driving, but they can have devastating consequences. The price of medical injuries in a car accident can be several...
It’s a hot day, so you decide to head to the gym to go for a swim. You come out of the locker room and make your way towards the stairs down to the pool. Once you hit the first step, however, your bare foot slips out from under you and you go tumbling down the...
Suffering from head trauma can easily result in brain trauma as well. The severity of the injury itself will often have a direct impact on the level of damage, with more intense injuries resulting in traumatic damage. When these traumatic injuries manifest, it is...
You may have heard of the different stages of burn injuries before, or perhaps you have heard of the terms associated with these categories. The categories of burn injuries exist as valuable tools that doctors can use to quickly evaluate the severity of a burn...
It is no secret that 18-wheelers are some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road. Trucking companies have regulations in place for their drivers to follow in order to promote safety, and yet trucking fatalities are at a 30-year high. So what regulations are truck...
When placing a loved one in a nursing home, you expect them to receive the best care possible. Along with having their physical needs addressed, nursing home patients must also receive mental and emotional support to ensure a good quality of life. Unfortunately,...
Head injuries can cause a broad range of effects. While some people only experience temporary issues, serious head injuries can result in lifelong problems that require continuous therapy and rehabilitation. Understanding the effects of a head injury is important if...
Imagine you are taking a walk on a beautiful, sunny day. Your neighbor is outside with their dog, and you ask if you can pet their pooch. The neighbor agrees, then your idyllic day takes a turn for the worse. The dog sinks his teeth into your arm. You need stitches...
Sometimes the abuse of elders in nursing homes does not involve actual physical contact. In some instances, such mistreatment involves not providing residents with the care they need and deserve, which may lead to injuries or health complications such as bed sores....
