Do you trust your doctor with your life? You may feel like you have to, when a serious illness or injury strikes, but the reality is that more and more people do not fully trust their physicians. Below are five reasons that have been noted: Doctors have to create...
Month: December 2017
Crash just before Christmas put 5 people in the hospital
A car accident in California, allegedly caused by a man from Portland, put five people in the hospital just two days before Christmas. The crash happened on Saturday, December 23 on Interstate 5. According to the California Highway Patrol, the 45-year-old man from...
Three easy steps to prevent workplace falls
Workplace falls continue to be one of the leading causes of injury and death in many industries, including the construction industry. As such, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been running a fall prevention campaign. It's very simple, but...
Is one type of car accident the most dangerous?
Car accidents take four basic forms: The head-on crash, the rollover crash, the side impact and the rear-end accident. What you may be wondering is if any one type is clearly the most dangerous, or if they all carry the same risk. When looking at multi vehicle...
Even following safety tips can’t prevent all pedestrian accidents
Pedestrian accidents are often tragic, as those who are hit have a very high likelihood of passing away from their injuries. There is no protection in a car-pedestrian crash, and even relatively low speeds are dangerous. As such, there are plenty of tips out there...
6 examples of serious medical mistakes
You expect your doctor to be a professional and give you excellent treatment. Unfortunately, the reality is that doctors make mistakes all of the time. Some reports indicate that these result in millions of injuries annually and around 250,000 deaths. Below are a few...
Study: 20,000 kids visit emergency room after sledding annually
According to one study, that fun afternoon of winter sledding may be more dangerous than you realized. Around 20,000 children wind up in the emergency room every year after getting hurt on the slopes. Below are some of the key statistics from the report: In 26 percent...
Laid up and no money coming in
It's the worst. You've been injured, you're unable to work, and the cupboard looks awfully bare. It doesn't matter if you were injured in a crash, a work accident, or a slip-and-fall in a store. You're out of cash, and the medical and other bills keep coming. Helping...
What should you do after a bike accident?
You've never been in a bike-car accident before. You ride your bike to work every day, though, so you know the risk is there. What should you do if you're hit? It pays to know in advance. While every accident is different, here are a handful of steps that can help:...
Unique test shows that multitasking hinders drivers
Wondering if multitasking really keeps you from driving well? Some experts have said that it's nearly as bad as drunk driving, due to the cognitive demands on the brain when doing two things at once. It slows down reaction times and causes avoidable mistakes. However,...
