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What Are the Risks From a Kidney Injury?

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...

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Louisiana Sexual Abuse Statutes of Limitations?

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Sexual abuse in Louisiana can take a severe toll on its victims. This is true if you suffered an attack as an adult or as a child. What you have...

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Why are Bobtail Trucks Dangerous?

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Just because a truck may not have anything attached to it doesn’t mean it is not dangerous. In this article, we’ll let you know why that is. What Is a...

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Motorcycle Accident But No Helmet

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Universal helmet laws, which require both riders and passengers to wear helmets while operating or riding a motorcycle, have been shown to prevent severe injury and death in cases of...

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Prone-to-Injury Maritime Jobs?

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As a maritime worker, you're exposed to more occupational risks than the average U.S. worker. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), workers in the maritime...

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Anxiety After Being Trapped in a Wrecked Vehicle?

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Involvement in a traumatic event like a motor vehicle accident can cause fear and anxiety. The thought of being on the road again may seem overwhelming, especially if you were...

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About The Takata Airbag Recall

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In late 2022, Subaru of America, Inc. issued a voluntary recall on certain model-year Subaru Ascent SUVs due to a fire risk involving the vehicle's electrical system. While no crashes...

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What are collision avoidance systems?

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Distracted driving accidents are some of the deadliest types of motor vehicle accidents, claiming more than 3,500 lives in 2021 in the United States alone. While many of these car accidents could...

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Why Are There So Many Asbestos Lawsuits?

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In the 1990s, asbestos was widely used in the United States because of its heat and fire-resistance properties. Many companies mined, produced, and used asbestos. However, when the health risks...