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Whether you regularly or occasionally ride your motorcycle, you need to understand the prevalence of accidents involving motorcyclists. Every year, many people suffer serious injuries while riding a motorcycle, from accidents caused by drunk drivers to poor road conditions and a host of other factors. Sadly, many reckless drivers collide with motorcyclists. There are many reasons for this, including losing…
Serious burn injuries damage bodily tissue via contact through flames, heat, radiation, or electricity. According to the Cleveland Clinic, emergency rooms treat nearly 500,000 patients for burns every year. While first and second-degree burns usually cause only minor effects, third-degree burns are far more serious. In this case, burns will affect all three layers of the skin. Severe burn injuries…
After getting into a severe crash that resulted in a head injury, you want to keep an eye out for related brain injuries. These injuries can range from mild to extreme. But no matter what the level of severity, you should have a medical professional take a look. Brain trauma to the extreme and severe degree can alter your life,…
Earning a driver’s license can be an exciting rite of passage for teens, but as a parent, you probably have concerns about your child’s safety behind the wheel. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, the state’s graduated licensing program has reduced fatal accidents among teen drivers by half since it started in 1989. Review the restrictions of the graduated…
When a defective product makes its way into a consumer’s hands, it can cause inconvenience for the manufacturer. However, depending on the product, its use and the type of defect, bad products could cause serious consequences for end-users that sometimes result in life-altering injuries or death. Government entities such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission, oversee a number of products…
When a product has defects, this can cause a lot of problems for the market. Buyers may end up suffering injuries that leave them with trauma. Sellers can end up losing enormous amounts of money and having to discard tons of product. In order to help cut down on these issues, it is important to identify where product defects may…
Thanks to an increased emphasis on educating people on the dangers of drowsy driving, many in Oregon understand that fatigued drivers may pose as much of a threat as those who drive while drunk or distracted. Most assume that one unable to get a good night of sleep will avoid driving until they feel more rested. Yet what about those…
Getting pinned in a wreck is terrifying. A pinning accident occurs when the occupants of a vehicle are pinned or trapped between the vehicle and another object in some way. Unfortunately, these accidents are also often fatal. If they are not deadly, they typically result in catastrophic injuries. Below are a few common injuries resulting from pinning accidents. Burns There…
You might be reluctant to hire a personal injury attorney following a serious accident. You may think it won’t be worth your time. You might think your insurance provider will give you all of the coverage you need. Maybe you’re worried about what other people may think of you. There’s a misconception that seeking compensation through a personal injury lawsuit…
After suffering from a head injury, you may also suffer from brain trauma. This can impact many of your mental faculties. For many victims, memory damage is the first big impact that you may notice. But how do brain injuries affect memory? How long does it take your memory to return to normal? How brain injuries affect memory The Model…