Causes and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury
When a person suffers a traumatic brain injury, there is always the chance that this could change his or her life forever. Furthermore, in the most serious of situations, this type of injury can result in death. When a person suffers a traumatic brain injury, there is always the chance that this could change his […]
Motorcycle Injury Prevention Tips
Updated 02/25/25 While most motorcyclists understand the importance of injury prevention, some never take this into consideration. Instead, they believe they’ll never be involved in an accident. Protective Gear Can Help Prevent Serious Injuries If you’re going to hit the road on a motorcycle, do yourself a favor and wear the appropriate protective gear every […]
The Seriousness Of An Aviation Accident
There is no denying the fact that air travel is one of the most efficient ways to cover ground. While aviation accidents are few and far between, these do occur from time to time. If you have been injured in such an accident, if a loved one has passed away as the result, you need […]
How should you treat a major burn injury?
Burn injuries can be extremely serious. For this reason, you should learn as much as possible about treating such injuries. A major burn injury, such as one that results from a home accident or car accident, needs to be treated by an experienced medical team. For this reason, the first thing you should do following a […]
The seriousness of a spinal cord injury
If you suffer any type of injury, regardless of the cause, you hope that you can receive fast and effective treatment. Unfortunately, some types of injuries are more difficult to treat than others. A spinal cord injury, for example, can change your life forever. In many cases, there is no such thing as a full […]
Funeral and procession draw over 1,000 residents
A Border Patrol Agent in Arizona was in a remote, desolate area of the state when he was killed in the line of duty. He and another agent were riding motorcycles at the time. Though the details of exactly what happened are scarce, the bikes collided. One agent was hurt and the other passed away. […]
Police car goes around ice cream truck and hits young girl
A police car in Arizona hit a young girl and then ran her over, leaving her with extensive head injuries and fighting for her life in the hospital. Reports indicate that the police car was being driven by an officer who was leaving after checking out an animal disturbance report. She came up to an […]
A brain injury can lead to fatigue during the next year
Traumatic brain injuries can lead to a lot of different symptoms, but one that has been commonly noted is general fatigue in the year after the TBI takes place. A study was done to observe the various trends associated with this side effect. The study had 210 adult participants. As may be expected, those who […]
How can you live through a plane crash?
Don’t assume that being in a plane crash is a death sentence. Some statistics have suggested that over 95 percent of people involved in these crashes survive. In fact, it’s been found that there are a few things you can do to increase your odds of being in that surviving number if you’re ever unlucky […]
Medications used with brain injuries
If you suffer from a brain injury, medications may or may not be used. Typically, rest is the best solution for a mild brain injury, and the only medications you use could be mild painkillers — to deal with a headache, for example. For more serious issues, though, more potent medications could be needed, including […]