Anyone who watches football on a Sunday afternoon knows that it is a sport where brain injuries are common. What many people don’t know is that high school athletes are just as at risk for these injuries. Any contact sport comes with the risk of traumatic brain injuries, and it isn’t just males who are […]
Author: Andrew Mounier
Three Common Work-Related Spinal Cord Injuries
With over 12,000 spinal cord injuries every year in the United States no one is immune. It has been discovered, however, that young men are more likely to suffer this kind of injury. Car accidents cause the majority of spinal cord injuries in the USA, accounting for close to 40 percent of all spinal cord […]
Vaginal Mesh Implants: Is Any Brand Safe?
These days, we are faced with more and more options when it comes to our healthcare. While many of the new products on the market are highly beneficial—and in some cases, can even be lifesaving—others are not as effective. This is especially true when it comes to vaginal mesh implants, which may vary quite dramatically […]
Toning Shoes can put you in a Wheelchair
Over the past several decades, the lives of individuals residing in the United States have become increasingly hectic. Work, school, and other obligations mean that people do not have the same amount of time to exercise and recreate as they did in the past. Unfortunately, this inactivity—combined with poor eating styles and certain genetic factors—means […]
Be Safe This Christmas: Avoid These Dangerous Toys
The Christmas holidays can be a magical time for families, but they can also be a very dangerous time for those who haven’t done their homework about which toys will present a threat to their children. In a rush to get their products on store shelves before the Christmas shopping season begins, many companies don’t […]
Choosing a Reputable Injury Lawyer
(in the USA and elsewhere) Hiring a lawyer is a difficult process, especially for individuals who have not worked with legal representation in the past. The task is made even more challenging when the need for specialization develops, as is often the case when hiring an injury lawyer. While many injury lawyers are considered to […]
Asbestos Exposure and Cancer of the Abdomen
Many people think of lung cancer when hearing the term mesothelioma or exposure to Asbestos. While this is a logical train of thought, asbestos exposure is a known cause of lung cancer – other parts of the body are at risk as well. Peritoneal mesothelioma is a cancer of the abdominal wall lining (peritoneum). This […]
What are Your Options If You are Injured in a Hit and Run?
According to Crime Prevention Tips, hit and run car accidents are those in which one driver fails to stop or offer assistance following a mishap that causes injury or damage. While most drivers do all that they can to render help when it comes to a situation such as this, others flee the scene of […]
Nursing Home Abuse: Things You Should Know
A nursing home is traditionally defined as a private institution that provides health care and residential accommodations for those who suffer from chronic health conditions. While individuals of any age may seek care in a nursing home, the elderly are most likely to reside in these facilities. Most nursing homes in the United States are […]
Motorcycle Helmet Safety
To wear a motorcycle helmet or not, that is the question. Currently, twenty states and the District of Columbia require the use of DOT approved helmets by motorcycle operators and their passengers while an additional 27 states have laws that regulate their use for portions of the motorcycle community such as operators under the age […]