Motorcycles are a joy to ride, delivering an unmatched sense of freedom. Unfortunately, the risk of suffering injuries in a motorcycle accident is alarmingly high. Riding safely and following the traffic laws can help keep you safe. Knowing about the injury risks can...
Personal Injury
Should you go to hospital after a fall?
When we were young children, many of us would have fallen over every day, perhaps multiple times. Kids fall all the time and simply brush themselves off and move on unless there are obvious serious injuries. Nonetheless, falls don’t stop after reaching adulthood....
What to do if a vehicle hits you at a marked crosswalk
When using a marked crosswalk as a pedestrian, you likely trust that motorists understand that you have the right to walk across the street without them honking at you or rushing you to get to the other side. However, many motorists disregard proper crosswalk...
Fatigued driving is caused by more than lack of sleep
There are several factors that can impact a driver’s ability to remain safe. One issue that can occur is fatigue, which is commonly associated with lack of sleep. Many people don’t realize that there are other factors besides lack of sleep that can lead to driver...
3 essential pieces of cycling safety gear
Cycling is becoming extremely popular. It’s a cheap and efficient way to get around. Plus, it keeps you healthy and saves the environment. That being said, cycling has its drawbacks. Cyclists are not afforded the same level of physical protection as those in cars and...
Why nursing homes need to protect residents from elopement
If you’re looking for a nursing home or other care facility for a loved one or if they’re already living in one, you need to know about something called “elopement.” In nursing home parlance, elopement is when someone who’s “cognitively, physically, mentally,...
Falls in nursing homes come with a great risk of hip fractures
Nursing home residents count on staff members to help them remain safe. One way they must be kept safe is through fall prevention measures. When a new resident moves into the nursing home, they must have a fall risk assessment. If the fall risk assessment shows that...
How do head-on collisions occur?
All types of road traffic collisions have the potential to result in severe injuries. However, the most serious type of common crashes are head-on collisions. These involve two vehicles colliding while traveling in opposite directions. When two cars traveling at the...
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