There is a clear link between speed and automobile accidents. This is the reason that breaking the speed limit is illegal. It’s not just a way to generate revenue through tickets, but a way to try to make the roads safer by keeping speeds down. What studies have found...
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What does emotional abuse in nursing homes look like?
When you send your loved one to reside in a nursing home, you trust that the caregivers at the facility will treat them with the dignity they deserve in their sunset days. Unfortunately, nursing home injuries are not uncommon, and when they happen, the outcome can be...
Serious hidden injuries to look for after a car accident
Car accidents can be very traumatic, both physically and psychologically. While a lot of people survive these accidents and recover, some are seriously injured and unable to return to life as it was before the accident. Ambulance staff usually examine car accident...
What are the long-term health consequences of an electric shock?
While an electric shock is unpleasant, it is often not life-threatening when dealing with low voltages and can be relatively common depending on the line of work you’re in. Those in manufacturing positions, for example, are likely to find themselves more at risk than...
2 secondary expenses that make spinal cord injuries more costly
The first cost people consider after a spinal cord injury will typically be the medical expenses stemming from their treatment. Not only will there be massive medical bills that start piling up immediately after the crash, but spinal cord injuries also typically...
How inadequate staffing puts nursing home patients in danger
People move into nursing homes in Missouri because they have challenging medical issues that their family members can't manage or because they have no one nearby to provide them with daily support. Those with Alzheimer's disease or prone to falls will require...
Bedsores can be a warning sign of nursing home abuse or neglect
Bedsores can technically develop at any stage in someone's life if they are immobile. However, people largely associate bedsores with older adults who have limited mobility and live in nursing homes. Medical professionals also call bedsores "pressure ulcers" or...
Is recovery possible after a spinal cord injury?
Part of what makes a spinal cord injury so debilitating and expensive is that the consequences are often permanent. Someone who suffers a complete spinal cord injury in a car crash will typically experience a permanent loss of motor function and physical sensation...
The connection between car crashes and amputations
Although the actual crash that occurs when two vehicles collide may only last for a fraction of a second, the impact can cause devastating injuries. Someone's placement at the time of a crash and the types of vehicles involved in the wreck can both have major...
What is negligent security at a business or rental property?
When visiting a friend for a housewarming party at their new apartment or meeting up with coworkers for drinks after finishing a big project, people expect to visit public spaces with minimal personal risk. Unfortunately, many people get mugged in the parking lots of...