When you hit the road on your motorcycle, you usually do not expect anything to go wrong. However, even with the best skills, your casual ride may end in a wreck. It is important to make sure you always have the right protective gear so you can keep yourself safe. ...
How much does a spinal cord injury really cost?
According to SpinalCord.com, an average of 12,500 people sustain spinal cord injuries each year. Though spinal cord injuries can result from a number of adverse incidences, the most common causes of these types of injuries are car wrecks (38%), falls (30%), violence...
Complications of traumatic brain injuries
Injuries to the head can have devastating consequences. Traumatic brain injuries can occur from a variety of causes, and they can range from mild to severe. With severe injuries, full recovery is rare, and there are long-lasting physical, mental and emotional...
Operating a motorcycle presents high fatality risk
Whether one loves them or hates them, motorcycles present a high fatality risk to riders. Not only does a motorcycle lack the protective features that a motor vehicle has, but some riders lack experience and others practice risky behaviors. These all add up to serious...
Distracted driving has led to thousands of pedestrian deaths
The streets have become a dangerous place over the last decade. More driver’s eyes are drawn to their screens than the road. The safety of pedestrians is at stake. In fact, 2018 broke the terrible record of having the highest number of pedestrian deaths within the...
Progress reports send mixed signals to Georgia’s cyclists
A nonprofit group that has advocated for the needs of bicyclists for 140 years has released its annual state-by-state report card. The report card has Georgia remaining reasonably friendly to the interests of cyclists. However, the report does not track measures like...
