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Dog bites are especially likely to get infected

If you get bitten by a dog, the initial injury may only be the start of the medical challenges that you’re going to face. It is fairly common for dog bites to become infected. Something like rabies is very uncommon, but some reports claim as many as 20% of dog bites...

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Is distracted driving still a problem?

Once nearly all the adults in America had purchased cellphones, it quickly became apparent that these convenient devices are often hazardous when motor vehicle operators use them when behind the wheel. Distracted driving has been a problem since automobiles were...

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Who’s worse at driving: men or women?

There are a lot of age-old debates about the differences between men and women, and people tend to have some particularly strong opinions on which gender (as a whole) makes better drivers. Recent statistics that look at both traffic accidents and driving habits paint...

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Faulty tires can cause serious car accidents

Faulty tires are one of the main reasons behind car crashes caused by cars. While most drivers take their car tires for granted, tires are an important part of your vehicle and the only point of contact between your car and the road. Furthermore, car tires are...

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Muscle, nerve injuries can accompany a shoulder dislocation

A dislocated shoulder is a common injury – and a very painful one. It can happen, of course, in sports, but also in a car crash or a bad fall. People often think that once it’s put back in place (which should only be done by a doctor), they’re good to go and that the...

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Are you suffering from amaxophobia after a crash?

If a car crash has left you afraid to get behind the wheel again, or maybe even leaves you shaking and sick if you have to ride in a car, you’re not alone. There is a recognized condition called amaxophobia (or sometimes hamaxopobia), which means fear of driving. ...

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When are businesses responsible for slip-and-fall injuries?

Individuals are largely responsible for their own actions and therefore their own injuries. If someone decides to run recklessly through a parking lot while drunk, they would have no one to blame but themselves if they lose their footing and fall or get struck by a...

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Understanding aphasia and its link to concussions

A concussion, which is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have a number of effects on a person’s body and mind. Some resolve within a short time. Others can have long-term consequences. The location of the injury to the brain determines in part how a person is...

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Why you shouldn’t run from an aggressive dog 

Dogs are America’s most beloved pets. In fact, nearly 50 million households have at least one dog as part of the family. Typically, dogs are friendly and welcoming to new people, but this isn’t always the case.  Being faced with an aggressive dog is a scary situation...

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Hidden dangers in the parking lot

Think about what you do in parking lots. You park your vehicle. For many, though, the parking lot is full of distractions and, as a result, potential risks.   According to the National Safety Council, one in five accidents occurs in parking lots and parking garages....

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