When considering head damage, most people think that the classic traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the worst trauma the human head can withstand. However, your brain can suffer other types of damage as well. Head and brain trauma can occur in several situations. For...
Whether you work on an oil rig out in the Gulf of Mexico or in a land-based oil field, there are no shortages of dangers that can maim or even kill you. Brave workers endure the dangerous conditions because of the higher wage scale oil field jobs offer. The Bureau of...
Head injuries range in seriousness. From mild concussions that go away on their own to severe injuries that affect the brain. Any damage to what is perhaps your body's most vital organ can be deadly, and the effects may be far-reaching. Studies have established close...
When you are injured in a serious car crash, you need medical care right away even if you don't have health insurance. If you are unconscious after the crash, you will have no say in where paramedics transport you or what treatment you receive. Even if you can select...
When you’re on a riding mower, you need to be careful not to mow at steep angles that could lead to a rollover accident. Many mowers have roll bars and stabilizers to help prevent you from rolling, but those could fail or be defective. There are some reasons that your...
Utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) are popular here in Texas. Adults use them for recreation or to quickly move around on rural properties. Children may ride them for fun in the yard, and teenagers too young to have their own cars might drive UTVs instead because they...
Oil rig workers do their job duties in a harsh marine environment. This comes with significant risks, so workers must use proper safety protocol. Employers have a duty to provide their workers with guidelines and equipment they need to remain safe. The risks of...
If you, a loved one or a friend in Texas, has ever suffered a brain injury, then you know a few things for sure. It can affect your ability to speak, walk, perform simple tasks and process information. Your independence can be greatly curtailed, at least for now. ...
Car crashes often come with severe injuries. You could hit your head on the steering wheel and develop a traumatic brain injury that affects your balance or memory. The impact of the crash could cause damage to your spinal cord or multiple fractures to your limbs. ...
If you use a riding mower, one of the things you should look into is if the product has a rollover protection system. This system, called ROPS, is critical to your safety when you use the machinery. Manufacturers of lawnmowers should use adequate safety systems. When...