Spinal cord injuries are life-changing events that can significantly impact an individual's mobility, sensation and quality of life. These injuries occur when there's damage to the spinal cord or the nerves at the end of the spinal canal. The aftermath of sustaining...
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Why do people say not to sleep after a head injury?
You may have heard people say that, if someone else suffers from a head injury, it is important to keep them awake. If they fall asleep, they may end up in a coma, and they could even pass away. This used to be a very common way of viewing sleep after head injuries,...
Dealing with behavioral changes from a TBI
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect all aspects of a person’s life. While many people are aware of the physical damage wrought by these serious brain injuries, fewer are aware of the behavioral changes suffered by victims of TBI. Below is some information for TBI...
3 times you shouldn’t ignore your work-related back pain
Nearly everyone has had to occasionally nurse a sore back after putting in a long day at work. Unfortunately, many are so accustomed to their back pain that they learn to ignore it and never see a doctor. If you experience pain in your back after a workplace accident,...
The impact negligence can have on California car crashes
Operating a motor vehicle is a safety-critical activity. People either need to prioritize making safe choices or run the risk of severe injury or worse. Negligence, which often involves failure to employ adequate caution while driving, is a common contributing factor...
Proposed law would help nurses obtain workers’ compensation
There’s no doubt that nurses and other front-line health care employees are at risk of suffering a wide variety of injuries and illnesses – both physical and emotional. This is just part of the reason why California, like states across the country, is suffering a...
Road construction workers face many daily hazards
Road construction is a hazardous industry that presents numerous risks to workers. Construction crews face unique dangers associated with both the nature of their work and their working environment. Understanding these risks is the first step toward preventing...
What construction workers should know about safety gear
Personal protective equipment (PPE) or safety gear can reduce common workplace safety concerns for many different professions. Workers in the healthcare and manufacturing industries often require specific types of PPE to perform their jobs safely, for example. The...
Amputation risks in manual labor jobs
Manual labor often involves operating heavy machinery, handling powerful tools and working in environments with significant safety risks. Among these risks, amputations are one of the most severe and life-altering injuries a worker can suffer. Understanding these...
Common mistakes workers make on ladders
In some industries, like construction, working on ladders is incredibly common. This can cause people to sometimes become complacent and forget about the real risks that they face. Falls from ladders can be extraordinarily dangerous. To help workers stay safe, they...