4 Steps to Take If You Are Hurt While on Vacation
No one includes plans for injury on their vacation itineraries, but unfortunately, accidents can occur anywhere, even on your trip. A serious injury while on vacation may lead to transportation difficulties, issues with accessing care and ste…
Common Causes of Depression After a Brain Injury
It is very common for people to experience depression following a traumatic brain injury. According to the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, depression affects approximately two-thirds of all brain injury patients within seven years…
Do Life Jackets Expire?
Before you head into the ocean for a boat ride or an adventure on a jet ski or kayak, you must be certain you are wearing a size-appropriate life jacket. After all, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 4,000 Ame…
3 Common Hazards to Watch for in a Vacation Rental
Hawaii is a wonderful place to spend a vacation with your family, but your choice of a rental home can make or break the trip. Not only are location and amenities important, but safety is paramount too. One disastrous vacation injury can thro…
What Should You Know About Dooring?
When cyclists and drivers have to interact on the road, it can often end up poorly for the cyclists. Even a parked car could potentially cause trouble for bicycles. Dooring – a phenomenon that involves a driver opening their door into t…
How Do Traumatic Brain Injuries Manifest?
After suffering from a blow to the head, it is entirely possible to deal with a brain injury in the aftermath. Depending on the strength and severity of the blow itself, the injury can manifest in traumatic ways. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI…
3 Potential Spinal Cord Injury Complications
After spinal cord injuries, many focus their attention on the resulting paralysis. Along with the potential loss of feeling and movement, those with spinal trauma also face potentially serious secondary complications. Understanding the possib…
Vacation Injury in Hawaii: Essential Safety Tips to Prevent Accidents
Tourists never plan on sustaining an injury while on vacation in Hawaii. Knowing how to proceed in these situations may improve personal and financial recovery. Be aware of frequent tourist injuries Vacation is a time filled with activity and…
Spinal Cord Injury Trends: Comparing Hawaii vs. National Statistics
Spinal cord injuries represent a small portion of overall injuries experienced by Americans in a year. However, these catastrophic injuries also entail some of the most widespread, long-lasting effects for those who suffer from them. Dependin…
Safety Tips for Truck Drivers to Ensure Safe and Responsible Driving
Being a commercial truck driver comes with many responsibilities. For one, you likely have to work on a hectic schedule and meet tight deadlines. You may also have to transport hazardous materials across long distances. But regardless of your…