When most of us think of distracted driving, we think of talking on cell phones and texting. As the use of mobile devices become more ingrained in our daily lives, distracted driving has become an increasingly dangerous problem on our nation’s roadways. These devices are not, however, the only types of distractions that contribute to [...]
May 14, 2013
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Understanding Birth Injury Lawsuits in Florida
According to the National Vital Statistics Reports Expanded Health Data From the New Birth Certificate, 2006 a number of pregnancy risk factors are identified. These include diabetes, hypertension, medication, infection and labor. The form also identifies whether forceps or vacuum extraction was used, whether labor was induced or birth was by cesarean section. Recognizing the [...]
May 11, 2013
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Over 7000 Fatal Car Accidents Caused by Inclement Weather Every Year
Although it is often tornadoes, hurricanes or floods that are thought of when considering weather-related deaths, according to a recent study performed by Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, the biggest weather killer in the United States is weather-related car accidents. How many people are killed each year in weather-related car accidents? According to the [...]
May 7, 2013
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New Link Found Traumatic Brain Injury Victims and Homelessness
According to a new study, individuals who sustain traumatic brain injuries are more likely to wind up becoming homeless, compared to other individuals who have not sustained injuries of this nature. Even more alarming, the majority of individuals who wound up homeless sustained the injury immediately before losing their homes. Findings from the Study Researchers [...]
May 6, 2013
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Recent Distracted Driving Statistics Reveal Some Unsettling Figures
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released some particularly unsettling news: at any point in time during the daylight hours, about 660,000 drivers are in the process of using their cell phones or other electronic devices while they are driving. In spite of continuous efforts to curtail distracted driving through public service announcements, large-scale [...]
May 2, 2013
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Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse refers to any physical, psychological, or financial abuse that occurs in a nursing home or long-term care setting. The abuse may be perpetrated by nursing home staff members, visitors or other residents. Because many nursing home residents have dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other cognitive impairments, they have an increased risk for abuse. [...]
April 20, 2013
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Some Men More Likely to Become Traumatic Brain Injury Victims
It is well documented that men have a higher statistical probability of sustaining a traumatic brain injury in comparison to women. However, recent research indicates that some men are much more susceptible to sustaining a brain injury compared to other men. For example, males who have lower incomes may be more statistically likely to sustain [...]
April 19, 2013
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More Than 660,000 Distracted Drivers on the Road at Any Time of Day
A new government study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed an alarming finding: at any time during daylight hours, as many as 660,000 drivers are distracted by a mobile device behind the wheel in America. During recent years, many campaigns have been launched by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other [...]
April 17, 2013
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Common Types of Pedestrian Accidents in Florida
Every year, many people are seriously injured or killed in pedestrian accidents. Even more tragically, many of these accidents are completely preventable and are the cause of the negligence of other people, businesses or governmental entities. By recognizing the common types of pedestrian accidents in Florida, these parties may be able to take steps to [...]
April 9, 2013
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Computer Model from John Hopkins May Help Avoid Concussions
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) reported in an October 17, 2011 article by Bob Roehr that 80 percent of traumatic brain injuries are mild and often not brought to the attention of a physician. When these “mild” jolts and blows to the head are not allowed to heal, a progressive, neurodegenerative [...]
May 15, 2013
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