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What Are the Most Common Injuries Sustained in Motorcycle Accidents?

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Motorcycle accidents occur for different reasons, with varying degrees of impact. Some have more severe adverse effects than others. Sometimes, the negligence of motorists causes motorcycle accidents, and other times...

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What Are the Most Common Spinal Injuries From Accidents?

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The spine is central in the human body’s structure, and unfortunately, it is highly vulnerable to the violent force of an accident. And when a person injures their spine, it...

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What Are the Psychological Effects of a Serious Vehicle Accident?

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Survivors of serious motor vehicle accidents often suffer from psychological damage, particularly if a crash was especially violent or a death was involved. Drivers, passengers, and even witnesses can develop...

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What happened at the Deepwater Horizon?

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The Deepwater Horizon disaster of 2010 caused 134 million gallons of oil to pour into the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 people and injuring 17 more. It had devastating ecological...

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What Are the Risks From a Shattered Knee Injury?

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A person's ability to walk, run, crouch, and jump are all dependent on healthy, functioning knees. A shattered knee injury can cause significant pain, and you may need extensive medical...

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What Are the Risks From a Broken Collarbone Injury?

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A broken collarbone is a very common injury, but one that carries risks to your health. These breaks are common in car accidents, slip-and-falls, and many work-related accidents. Others are...

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What Are the Risks From a Broken Femur?

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femur is the strongest bone in the human body, requiring considerable force to break. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of broken femurs due to the violent movement the...

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What Are the Risks From a Broken Neck?

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Few injuries are as serious as a broken neck. A broken neck may occur after a very serious accident and lead to catastrophic injuries. These injuries and their complications can...

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What Are the Risks From a Kidney Injury?

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Trauma to the back, flank, or abdomen due to an accident or assault can cause serious injury to the kidneys. These types of injuries require medical intervention and potentially lead...

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What Are the Risks of Concussion Injuries?

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Concussions might not be a matter of immediate concern for many people since they present no visual damage. They should be a significant concern, however, because they can result in...

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What Are the Risks From Liver Damage in an Accident?

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An organ is a self-contained body part that performs a specific vital function. By definition, then, damage to your liver, your largest internal organ, will likely involve significant, long-lasting effects....

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What Are the Risks From Whiplash Injuries?

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Whiplash is a soft tissue injury to the neck most often caused by motor vehicle accidents. While most patients recover within weeks or months, some accident victims suffer long-lasting effects...

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What are the risks of black mold?

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Black mold is a type of toxic mold that can cause a number of respiratory complications and allergic reactions in people in close contact with it. Although many types of...

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What Are the Risks of Drowsy Driving?

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People who drive while they are sleepy put themselves and everyone around them at risk. In 2021, 683 people lost their lives because of drowsy driving. The average person knows that...

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What Are the Risks From a Broken Lower Back Injury?

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Lumbar fractures are most often an indicator of disease or the result of high-velocity trauma. Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and falls from great heights contribute to 150,000 spinal fractures each...

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What Are the Risks From a Broken Lower Leg Injury?

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A broken lower leg injury commonly occurs after a serious motor vehicle accident, work accident, or even a sport-related injury. It can also happen from many other incidents as well....

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What are lane departure systems?

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Reducing the number and severity of accidents on the road is one of the biggest goals of automakers. As such, many have sought to differentiate their brands by offering a...

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How to keep children safe during Halloween from pedestrian accidents

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Halloween can be an incredibly fun holiday for the entire family to enjoy until someone gets involved in a pedestrian accident. You may already know that pedestrian accidents are more common...

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How Is Liability Determined in a Delivery Truck Accident?

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Online shopping is a dominant force in many people’s lives, leading to a substantial increase in delivery trucks on our roads. And just as any other vehicle on the road,...

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Risks of post-accident pinched nerves?

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Pinched nerves from accidents involving vehicles and occupational injuries are common in the United States. They affect 85 out of 100,000 Americans annually. People over 50 are most at risk...