Most people are aware of how dangerous construction sites can be, which is why construction site managers have a duty to control the site conditions to avoid causing harm to workers. These hazards include heavy equipment, electrical wires, insecure scaffolding,…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is responsible for collecting data about side-impact collisions and that data is alarming. Side impact types of accidents are especially bad for children. In the last 20 years, the number of children’s deaths caused…
The fleets of publicly available electric scooters that have popped up in U.S. cities over the past few years have added a new dimension to urban transportation options. Their rapid proliferation has left municipal regulators struggling to keep up with…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 20,000 children experience traumatic brain injuries, with many of the accidents that cause these injuries happening at school. ADDITIONALLY, MORE THAN NINE MILLION CHILDREN GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM…
Airbags undoubtedly save lives every day, as they help to lower the risk of hitting your head and body against hard surfaces, being ejected from the vehicle. There is little debate that these restraint systems have been proven to save…
A motor vehicle accident is the third leading cause of closed head injuries resulting in traumatic brain injury (TBI). Other causes include falls (#1), an accidental blow to the head (including sports injuries) (#2), and assault. Those with inherently increased…
