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There is one certain thing about treatment options for brain injuries: They’re expensive. If you’ve suffered a serious accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury (TBI), for example, you’re liable to spend tens of thousands of dollars for various medications, treatments, rehabilitation and therapies. In some cases, however, these treatment options will work to…

A child should never have to deal with a serious injury, but all too often, one will. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can happen in a number of ways, from developing after a car crash to happening when a child falls on the playground. Children riding with their parents on a motorcycle or those hit while…

Many Americans enjoy a hot Spam sandwich now and again, but a recent recall has caused the Spam lovers of American a cause for concern. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it was instituting the recall of over 228,000 pounds of Spam along with another product manufactured by Hormel, the maker of…

Staying safe on your motorcycle is the key to getting home safely. You may think that safety revolves around other drivers, but the fact is that you can do a lot to keep yourself safe. By following a few simple tips, you can stay safer when you ride, lowering your risk of an accident. It’s…

If technology was available to make riding your motorcycle safer, would you invest in it? That’s what one auto industry supplier is banking on. The company, Bosch, is working on a project involving air jets on motorcycles. While it is still at the experimental stage, it’s a promising development that could potentially save motorcycle riders’…

The Dutch Reach is a technique used in the Netherlands to keep bicyclists safe from “dooring accidents.” A dooring accident happens when a vehicle driver or passenger opens a car door into the path of a bicyclist. These accidents have caused numerous deaths and catastrophic injuries to bicyclists throughout the country. However, they can be…

If you love riding your motorcycle, there’s some good news you should know about motorcycling in California. Motorcycle crashes resulting in fatalities have decreased by 28 percent in just a year. The great thing about California is that it’s relatively safe for motorcyclists. In 2017, 406 bikers were killed on state roads, but that was…

Ask anyone and they will agree that bicycling is a very healthy sport. It’s easy on the joints, yet provides a great cardiovascular workout that builds strong legs and a healthy heart. However, bicycling can also be dangerous if bikers act irresponsibly. To keep you safe while you’re riding your bike around town, make sure…

We’ve been hearing about the tragedies, injuries and deaths caused by Takata airbags for a decade. So far, 22 people have died and countless people have been injured in relatively minor accidents that result in these dangerous airbags exploding and sending bullet-like metal projectiles into vehicle compartments. These deadly incidents have prompted automakers and national…

A brain injury impacts everyone differently, but for those with a significant injury, it could mean speech impairment, difficulty walking or other significant impacts on functioning. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) doesn’t render those body parts useless. However, it can interfere with how the brain works and recognizes to use those body parts. For example,…