August 29, 2021 Heat-Related Work Injuries Are More Common Than We Think Congress recently heard how climate change not only endangers people because of natural disasters like wildfires and tropical storms, but also how increasing temperatures adversely affect workers – especially those who are lower-income – by causing thousands of preventable injuries and deaths each year. Indoor and outdoor workers both face the risks associated with heat … Read More »
August 28, 2021 Brachial Plexus Injuries: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment The brachial plexus is a complex group of nerves in the shoulder that carry sensory and movement-based signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm, and hand. People sustain brachial plexus injuries when the nerves are compressed, stretched, or even ripped apart or pulled away from the spine. While there are numerous causes for … Read More »
August 4, 2021 August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month The new school year is officially upon us. According to Prevent Blindness, the oldest eye health and safety nonprofit in the United States (and the organization that designated August as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month), one of the best ways to help students do well in the classroom is to make sure that they … Read More »
July 14, 2021 ATV Accident Season Has Arrived Manufacturers design and build all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) for usage in a variety of outdoor terrains. However, these vehicles come with numerous safety risks. The number of fatal ATV accidents peaks dramatically in July, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Some accidents are due to the recklessness of the driver or misuse of the … Read More »
July 12, 2021 The High Costs of Car Accident Injuries The costs incurred by car accident injuries in the United States are staggering. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the collective lifetime medical cost of crash injuries to Americans is estimated to be $18.4 billion dollars. The lifetime cost of loss-of-work is even higher, estimated to be $32.9 billion dollars. Each … Read More »
June 26, 2021 Teen Drivers: 100 Deadliest Days of Summer According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day marks what the association calls the “100 deadliest days of summer” for teen drivers. Automobile collisions are already a leading cause of death for adolescents, but the AAA estimates that approximately 30% of annual crashes that involve teens from the … Read More »
June 24, 2021 What Should I Do if I am in an Accident on Vacation? Families across the United States are eager to get on the road this summer and go on vacation after more than a year of pandemic restrictions. The increase in vehicular traffic also means a greater chance of getting into a car accident on vacation. Here are some tips for vacationers regarding what to do in … Read More »
June 23, 2021 What Should Parents Know about Lawn Mower Injuries in Children? Each year, more than 8,490 children in the United States are treated in emergency departments for lawn mower-related injuries. Some of these children are injured while operating mowers; others are hurt when the mower ejects debris or backs up over them. Lawn mower-related injuries can be devastating, including loss of fingers, hands, toes, or feet; … Read More »
June 18, 2021 CPSC Report: Child Drowning Rate Remains Too High According to a recent report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission or CPSC, child drowning remains the leading cause of unintentional and accidental death for American youth between the ages of one and four-years-old. The American Red Cross (ARC) estimates that that more than 105 million children, teens and adults swim annually. With summertime steadily … Read More »
