In recent years, fatal car accidents have become a relative rarity. As car manufacturers improve upon earlier designs and civil engineers work to improve highways, driving becomes an ever safer activity. Indeed, according to United States Department of Transportation statistics, the number of traffic fatalities in the U.S. peaked in 1972 with 54,589. According to … Read More »
FTC Moves to Stop Anti-Concussion Claims
Posted On: September 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Serious InjuriesThe beginning of this fall’s football season has heightened the focus on the potential long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries. This concern has caused many companies to introduce products – everything from special chin straps and mouth guards to sports drinks – all promising to prevent long-term damage in the event that someone suffers a … Read More »
Dog Bites Common Cause of Insurance Claims
Posted On: September 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Personal InjuryMost people would guess that homeowner’s insurance claims for fire damage are some of the most common and most costly types of claims in the United States. What may come as a surprise, however, is how often people file claims for dog bites. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), … Read More »
Study Indicates TBI Symptoms Can Persist for Years
Posted On: August 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Serious InjuriesDoctors have long known that traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have serious, even debilitating effects. Until recently, the belief was that these effects were relatively short-lived and would fade with rest. A recent study indicates, however, that the effects of a traumatic brain injury can last for years. The study examined 500 veterans of the … Read More »
Physicians in United States Suffering from Burnout
Posted On: August 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Personal InjuryAccording to a study recently published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, at least 45.8 percent of physicians in the United States suffer from at least one symptom of burnout. The findings – which are not specific to any particular specialty or discipline – raise serious concerns about patient safety. Previous studies have indicated that … Read More »
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