While most road users manage to end the day without being involved in a collision, some drivers aren’t so lucky. Road traffic collisions are commonplace in New Jersey, and they can result in severe injuries. One type of injury that is commonly overlooked is burns....
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Cognition changes can occur after a traumatic brain injury
A person who’s involved in a car crash can suffer from many injuries, one of which is a traumatic brain injury. This can have a profound impact on the rest of their life, especially if they have permanent damage. One particular issue that can occur with a traumatic...
What makes it so hard to see pedestrians on the roads?
As a pedestrian who has been hurt in an auto accident or someone who knows someone who was harmed in one, you know how serious a collision can be. Pedestrians have little in the way of protection against injuries if they’re hit, yet drivers aren’t always safe around...
Medical errors that can cause serious birth injuries
If you ask expectant parents what they hope for as they prepare for the birth of a child, they will almost always tell you that all they want is a healthy baby. For a small number of families, the actions taken at the hospital during the birth of their child could...
3 practical tips for handling the roads in fog
It is not every day you find yourself driving through the fog, but when you do it can be anxiety-inducing -- and fog can be a fact of life in spring in New Jersey. You can only see a few feet ahead, you barely notice other drivers passing you and you missed your turn....
A car hit me while cycling: Now what?
You’re biking through the spring weather, feeling the cool air hit your face when suddenly a car hits you. Now your face is full of concrete, scratches are down your arm, and your bike’s bent like a lug wrench. Does this sound familiar? This – and worse – is an all...
Protect yourself from prescription drug errors
Sometimes, we feel a bit worse for wear and manage to shake it off after a day or two. On other occasions, this simply isn’t possible. When our immune systems need a bit of help, we tend to reach out for the assistance of medical professionals. A doctor will examine...
How do you get rid of a driver on your tail?
Tailgating drivers can not only be an annoyance but a danger. If you are wondering what you should do to shake them off, the answer is nothing. At least nothing that you see in the movies. When a fictional hero has a carful of baddies on their tail, they speed up,...
Spinal fractures and dislocations: What to know
After a serious fall or impact, it’s possible to suffer from a spinal dislocation. A spinal dislocation commonly accompanies damage to the vertebrae, such as a fracture. The problem with spinal fractures and dislocations is that there is a risk that the injury could...
Foggy windows are a major safety hazard
Drivers must be able to see the road clearly as they drive. Anything that prevents that from happening can lead to crashes so it’s imperative that they always keep the windshield clean. Sometimes, a driver will start out on their journey with clear windows only to...