People can hurt their brains in numerous ways. They can fall at the grocery store and hit their head on the floor. They could suffer an injury in a fistfight or an assault. Car accidents are also a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). People involved in...
Injuries
Are businesses at fault for winter slip-and-falls on sidewalks?
Winter can be a harsh and unsafe season in the Rochester area. Snow can come in quick and heavy, making the roads unsafe in the morning. Snow accumulation and melt that then freezes makes sidewalks unsafe for pedestrians. Even when you have great winter boots, you...
Bicycles, intersections and the risk of personal injury
You may be a recreational bicycle rider who enjoys taking a turn around the neighborhood on a nice Sunday afternoon - no intersections in sight. However, if you are an avid cyclist, you probably see your share of cross streets crowded with cars and trucks. If you ride...
Recognizing traumatic brain injuries
Our brain is essential to our survival and our bodies generally protect them very well. Unfortunately, despite our body's natural defenses, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) still happen. Because they are an internal injury that may have no external sign, TBIs will...
9 Symptoms of Spinal Cord Injury
An injury to the spinal column can happen in a variety of ways. Falls are the most common cause, especially for those over 65. However, the highest percentages of spinal cord injuries occur among those between the ages of 16 and 30. Men are more likely to sustain a...
Congress may block measures to fight truck driver fatigue
Even though public awareness of the hazards of truck driver fatigue is at an all-time high, there is a good chance that Congress will end up again delaying measures designed to help fight the dangerous practice. This is because measures calling for an end to limits on...
What you should know about spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injuries can often cause serious physical damage that may require long-term rehabilitation and medical treatment. The following provides information regarding spinal cord injuries, some of the symptoms, and how they most often occur. If you were recently...