As you drive along and think excitedly about anything from a family get-together to friends you are visiting, you may not initially see someone around you who is driving recklessly. The influences that cause this kind of recklessness often include road rage. When this...
Personal Injury
What damages can you recover after a car accident?
Car accidents can result in devastating property damage and bodily injuries. When you suffer an injury or lose a loved one in a car accident caused by someone else, personal injury law allows you to seek compensation for your losses in the form of damages. Economic...
How does working on scaffolding put you at risk for injuries?
When working on a construction site, you may encounter a variety of unsafe situations and potential problems. One issue for many workers is how to navigate scaffolding and the unseen dangers that lead to head or neck injuries. Seeking out more information on how...
When can you sleep after a concussion?
One of the most common pieces of advice following a concussion is to stay awake. According to Healthline, many people believe you may slip into a coma or die if you sleep following a concussion. However, you cannot make your concussion worse by sleeping. The problem...
Nighttime driving, rural crash sites and the circadian rhythm
Various federal and state agencies along with nonprofit groups gather statistics on car and large truck crashes: where, when and why they happen. The information points to certain locations and times of day being the most dangerous for drivers and raises concerns...
What is the clear fluid coming from your nose?
After suffering a serious blow to the head, you could also end up suffering from equally serious damage to the brain. These injuries - traumatic brain injuries (TBI) - have the ability to cause you chronic and long-term suffering especially if left undiagnosed or...
Can a head injury cause vision problems?
A traumatic brain injury can have several adverse effects on your health and overall quality of life. While you may anticipate the cognitive and behavioral issues associated with TBIs, you may not prepare for vision troubles. Vision troubles, however, are a potential...
Trucking and stopping
When you drive a truck for a living, knowing when to stop is crucial. Your brakes can keep you from hurting yourself and others in a crash. Road conditions, brakes, tires, load, other vehicles and your driving patterns can all affect your ability to stop. For...
Can a TBI impact your relationships?
When dealing with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), most of the biggest symptoms that are easiest to notice revolve around physical issues or problems with cognitive thinking and memory. Unfortunately, many victims like you will discover even more potential issues as...
Avoiding injuries around school buses
Most Indiana schools are back in session, which means that drivers and parents need to be extra careful to make sure children are not injured riding, entering or exiting school buses. Advocates for school bus safety encourage parents to plan ahead. What can be done to...