UNDERSTANDING AND RESPONDING TO A SPINAL CORD INJURY DIAGNOSIS
Spinal cord injury. Those three words can strike dread in even the toughest of individuals. Fearing the worst, those diagnosed with spinal cord injury (SCI) and their ...
THE DANGERS OF MILD AND SEVERE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
As the control center for the entire human body, the brain is the epicenter of life. Unfortunately, with the active lifestyles and hectic pace of modern ...
CRASH LEAVES VICTIM WITH SERIOUS BURNS AND OTHER INJURIES
A fiery crash earlier this fall left one driver with shattered bones and severe burns and the other facing DUI, reckless driving and four other serious ...
THE TOP 5 BIKE SAFETY TIPS FOR GEORGIA CHILDREN
On May 9, students in Atlanta and throughout the country will celebrate the first ever National Bike to School Day. The event, part of National Bike ...
TOXIC ENCEPHALOPATHY: ARE YOU AT RISK?
There are many occupational risks for individuals who work on railroads, and one of the most common of these is toxic encephalopathy. Also known as chronic ...
AVOIDING COLLISIONS WITH DEER
You don’t have to spend much time driving in Georgia to know that collisions with deer on the road are common. And Georgia’s not the only ...
MARIETTA FIRE RAISES RISK OF TOXIC CHEMICAL EXPOSURE
A two alarm chemical fire at a Marietta warehouse on May 23, 2014 is being investigated by the EPA and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources ...
STUDY FINDS NO SAFETY BENEFITS IN HANDS-FREE TEXTING
The dangers of texting while driving have been trumpeted quite often in media coverage of the past few years. Facts such as using a hand-held device ...
DANGERS AT THE POOL OR LAKE
There were two reported water-related deaths this Memorial Day – the same number as last year, but still too many on a holiday meant to mark ...
ATLANTA “HIT-AND-DRINK” CRASH EXAMPLE OF ALCOHOL’S IMPAIRMENT
Thursday night is one of the biggest nights for pedestrian traffic as parents take their little goblins, batmen, princesses and even Dora the Explorers out to ...
SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST VICTIMS OF CHEMICAL SPILL
On June 16th 2014, the Supreme Court ruled against North Carolina homeowners who attempted to sue electronics company CTS Corp, which they claim contaminated their drinking ...
TOXIC EXPOSURE FOR AIRLINE WORKERS
Airline workers routinely face toxic exposure on almost every flight and in almost every airport. While short-term exposure may be largely harmless, long-term exposure to toxic ...
THE DANGERS OF SPRAY FOAM INSULATION
It is often depicted on home renovation shows as a “green” miracle product that can reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 50 percent. But ...
MASSIVE RAILWAY FIRE IN CASSELTON, ND
The wreck of two trains yesterday near Casselton, ND has resulted in a massive, oil-fueled fire that can be seen in Fargo, 25 miles away. Because of ...
CAFFEINE MAY PROMOTE TRUCK DRIVER SAFETY
As almost any person who has ever taken a long trip by car or faces a long daily commute knows, it is sometimes difficult to stay ...
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT RATES CONTINUE TO CLIMB
Motorcycles have tremendous appeal in an era when gas prices are high, as they have been for some time. However, a recent study released by the Federal ...
DRIVER-RELATED FACTORS A COMMON CAUSE OF TRUCK ACCIDENTS
Every year there are approximately half a million truck and commercial vehicle accidents in the United States. And unfortunately, the size of trucks means that a ...
DROWSY DRIVING CAUSES MORE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS THAN DRUNK DRIVING
Drunk, distracted and reckless: We have all heard how dangerous these types of drivers can be on Georgia roads. There are marketing campaigns, educational efforts and ...
ATLANTA CAR CRASH VICTIM DISCUSSES PAIN AFTER ACCIDENT
The aftermath of a car accident can be quite confusing, painful and chaotic. There are a lot of things that can be going on around a ...
RISKS OF TOXIC EXPOSURE IN WELDING JOBS
Many careers are accompanied with the risk of potential hazards and injury. Welding, in particular, can lend itself to some serious risks due to the constant ...
BIKE HELMET TECHNOLOGIES THAT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE
Everyone knows that a bike helmet can make all the difference in a crash, protecting your head from fatal or life-altering injuries. What you don’t know ...
STUDY SHOWS CONSTRUCTION WORKERS EXPOSED TO SILICA ARE AT RISK OF DISEASE
Occupational hazards are common for most construction workers, as they have to deal with threats of failing equipment, excessive noise, and other potential workplace dangers. However, ...
INCREASE IN PEDESTRIAN FATALITIES INSPIRES NEW VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES
Cars will soon be able to drive themselves. At least, that’s what Toyota plans as they implement self-braking technology in their latest models. This is happening ...
TIPS TO PREVENT DOG ATTACKS
According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), nearly any dog can be aggressive and attack. Large dogs may get more publicity and cause fatal bites ...