The announcement of turbulence during a flight can send shivers down the spine of even the most seasoned travelers. It’s that unsettling reminder of our vulnerability while suspended thousands of feet above the ground, hurtling through the air at incredible speeds. Yet, despite the discomfort it may induce, turbulence is … Continue reading
If you’ve ever been in an accident and suffered any sort of injury, chances are that most of your attention was focused on the physical damages you endured. Broken bones, torn ligaments, and strained muscles are the most obvious effects of any accident, and it is those injuries that often receive … Continue reading
Amusement parks, carnivals, and other venues have long been a popular source of entertainment for children in America and around the world. In the halcyon days of our youth, it often seemed as though those amusement parks were idyllic oases of pure joy providing the perfect escape from a world … Continue reading
According to the American Burn Association, there are roughly 450,000 patients each year that receive hospital and emergency room treatment for a burn-related injury. Of these injuries, 3,400 deaths occur each year. Back in 2010, a fire-related death occurred every 169 minutes and an injury occurred every 30 minutes according … Continue reading
The National Safety Council reports that slip and fall accidents are responsible for 8.6 million visits to the emergency room annually. Those accidents can result in injuries that are anything but trivial, as more than 21,700 Americans die from falls every year. Falls often result in broken bones and can … Continue reading
If you’ve suffered a slip and fall accident, there’s a good chance that your first reaction to the incident was some level of embarrassment. Many of us are uncomfortable when we fall in public since those kinds of accidents tend to draw attention to us that we may not want. When … Continue reading
As America’s population ages, falls by senior citizens are overtaking motor vehicle accidents as the leading cause of traumatic spinal cord injuries, a new study shows. Conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the study demonstrates that the elderly are more susceptible than younger people to falls … Continue reading
Sporting activities are a part of the fabric of American life and have been for much of our history. Even as children, millions of us regularly play baseball, softball, basketball, and similar sports – both on the playground and in more organized settings. In recent years, however, more attention has … Continue reading
Muscle strains are the leading cause of workplace injuries in Texas, according to a new study by Travelers Insurance. The company’s workers’ compensation data show that muscle strains accounted for a quarter of on-the-job injuries in the state in 2013. In fact, there were more muscle strains than the next … Continue reading
“Nobody wakes up in the morning knowing they’re going to be injured that day and be in an accident; your life goes from normal to just completely messed up in an instant and you don’t really know what to do. You need help. When people come in here, basically it’s … Continue reading
