Child burned with hose left in the sun
Odds are good that you don’t even have a hot water option on your outdoor hose. Most people don’t, so they never even think about how hot that water can get. However, if you turn the hose off without draining it, the water can sit in the sun and heat up to a dangerous temperature, […]
Motorcycle crashes in Arizona rose in 2015
A recent report shows that the roads are not getting any safer for motorcycles in Arizona. The number of deadly accidents went up in 2015, rising from 128 in 2014 to 134 last year. Officials said that speed was often a factor. They noted that some motorcyclists went faster than conditions should have allowed. However, […]
Facts you may not know about plane crashes
Plane crashes, especially those involving airliners, are often all over the news. However, there are still a lot of things people don’t know about these accidents. Below are a few interesting things to consider. 1. It may be safer to choose a seat at the back of the plane. Studies have found that those in […]
Key facts about bankruptcy and spinal cord injuries
You may have already assumed that the cost of a spinal cord injury or a brain injury was going to be fairly high, but did you know that you’re actually statistically more likely to go bankrupt after one of these injuries than someone who isn’t hurt? Below are a few key facts to know about […]
Woman killed when drugged motorcyclist hits train
A woman who had lived in Arizona was killed in a motorcycle accident in Camarillo, California. She was just 23 years old. She passed away at the scene of the wreck when the motorcycle slammed into a train. The woman was riding on the back of the bike, which was being driven by a 26-year-old […]
What happens right after a serious injury to the brain?
A closed brain injury can sometimes be hard to identify, as there may be very little external trauma to note. As such, it’s important to know what happens right after a serious injury so that symptoms can be spotted. Below are a few things that happen right after the brain is injured. 1. In some cases, the […]
Why do small planes crash so much more often?
There are very few airliner accidents in the United States. When a large plane goes down with hundreds of people on board, it makes all of the headlines, but the reality is that this is rather uncommon. Still, there are plenty of plane crashes every year. They just involve small planes far more often. […]
Key things to know about brain injuries
Brain injuries do impact people differently, even if they have very similar injuries, and so they can be rather complicated and confusing, both for medical professionals and for those suffering from the injuries. Below are a few things that you should know that can help bring some clarity to the situation. 1. Minor brain injuries […]
Don’t let someone get away with negligence that led to a burn
In our previous blog post, we discussed how serious electrical burns can be. These burns often require extensive medical care, especially if the burn covers a large portion of the body or if the damage is severe. We know that you didn’t expect to suffer an electrical burn and you didn’t count on being out […]
Electrical burns demand immediate attention
Electrical burns are painful burns that often require intensive medical care. While it is true that some minor electrical burns can be treated like any other burns, there are some specific dangers that are present in all electrical burns. If you suffered from an electrical burn because of someone else’s negligence, you should learn about […]