Few medical emergencies are more frightening than not being able to breathe freely. As an asthma sufferer, you are far from alone, though. In fact, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America estimates that one out of every 13 Americans has asthma. Most of these...
Year: 2022
Is it normal to vomit after a car accident?
Today's cars, trucks and SUVs contain hundreds of safety features, making them better than ever at protecting you in a motor vehicle accident. Still, you should not take your personal safety for granted. After all, according to the Association for Safe International...
Secondary complications and spinal cord injuries
Much of people’s concern after suffering spinal cord injuries falls to the loss of motor and sensory functions that they commonly cause. Additionally, however, suffering trauma to the spine carries a risk for potentially serious or deadly secondary complications....
What are the effects of crush injuries?
A crush injury occurs in any situation where part of the body gets pinned, run over, crushed or smashed by a larger or heavier object. These injuries have the potential to come with devastating complications. It is important to understand these potential complications...
Pedestrian deaths are the highest in 40 years
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reported that pedestrian deaths jumped from 6,711 deaths in 2020 to 7,485 deaths in 2021. This number is a 12% jump and places last year's total the highest in 40 years and a top 10 most lethal years since the federal...
What is the government doing to end nursing home neglect?
Nursing home abuse and neglect has existed as long as nursing homes have. However, recent days and an increasing strain on medical staff across the nation resulted in an increase in cases of neglect. As the population ages and finds more to feel concerned with in the...
Which trucking regulation violations commonly result in accidents?
By its nature, trucking is dangerous. Moving thousands of pounds of steel for long hours means an error might end in disaster. Trucking laws are in place to combat this possibility. Ignoring these standards increases the odds of a roadside accident. Anyone with...
How footage from a dash cam provides crucial evidence
Another car blew through a stop sign, and you were unable to avoid hitting it. The crash startled you, and now, just as startling, the other driver fails to tell the truth about what happened. But you have something that supports your story – the actual truth. With a...
Teen drivers: 3 tips to avoid an accident
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...
Most common serious injuries that occur during car accidents
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...