Can a traumatic brain injury lead to death?

Getting into a motorcycle crash can result in hefty injuries regardless of whether you are wearing appropriate safety gear or not. A helmet can help protect you to some degree, but motorcyclists in general are at much larger risk of brain trauma and head injuries. In these cases, brain injuries – especially traumatic ones…

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Should I worry about being fired after an injury?

Once you have sought out medical treatment for a workplace injury, you may worry about the future of your job. Your injury may be serious enough that you will not be returning to work anytime soon, so you might have concerns that your employer will decide to fire you. According to the New Jersey…

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How does dog bite liability work?

While over at your friend’s house recently, her dog bit you while playing. Neither you nor your friend knows how to handle the situation, and you want to proceed in a way that protects your friendship.  Insurance Information Institute offers insights and facts on homeowners and pet harm. Understand how to recover from injury and…

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Winter weather and traffic accidents

If you drive, ride a bike or walk near traffic during the winter, you need to understand how adverse weather increases the likelihood of an accident. In New Jersey, winter weather poses a serious threat to the well-being of drivers, vehicle occupants and others on the road, and the odds of an accident increase…

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Workplace head injuries often cause long-term insomnia

Because of personal protective equipment and enhanced safety protocols, the number of many types of work-related injuries in the U.S. has declined in recent years. Unfortunately, that is not the cause with traumatic brain injuries, as work-related head trauma has spiked over the past decade.  If you suffer a TBI at work, you may experience…

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What are signs of a spinal cord injury?

After a severe car crash, you may start to feel aches and pains that signal something is severely wrong.  Knowing the signs of a spinal cord injury can help prevent further health complications.  Lack of sensation According to the Mayo Clinic, car accidents are a major cause of spinal cord problems. The time between an…

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