Like many individuals, you might think of slip and fall accidents resulting in skinned knees, a sprained wrist, or an ankle sprain. Trip and fall incidents, often known as slip and fall accidents, can result in severe injuries with long-lasting effects. Elderly people are more vulnerable to slip-and-fall injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the top cause of fatal...
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Rideshare Accident Statistics 2022
In 2022, Uber and Lyft have become de-facto players in the on-demand transportation business by providing passengers easy access to clean, pleasant, and affordable rideshare services. With a combined market capitalization of billions of dollars, Uber and Lyft have succeeded in recruiting more drivers and customers, hence increasing traffic volume in Northern and Southern California and across the nation. Now that Uber and Lyft have...
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Cars vs Truck Accidents – A Little Summary..
Car vs truck accidents? What’s the difference? Did you know that there is a saying along the lines of “the vehicle with the greater number of lug nuts wins in an accident?” This makes sense because small cars tend to have only 3-4 lug nuts, while larger cars have 5. Semi trucks can have 8 or 12 lugnuts! That means you lose if you’re in...
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Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Long hours on the road, tight deadlines, and possible substances that influence truck drivers while behind the wheel can often lead to engaging in risky maneuvers. Not to mention a myriad of potential mechanical failures or environmental hazards. Multiple factors usually contribute to accidents, but despite this we’ve pulled together a list of the most common causes of truck accidents in California and the US.......
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What Is a Hypoxic Brain Injury?
Hypoxic brain injury, a serious medical condition, occurs when the brain is deprived of adequate oxygen supply. This can lead to significant cognitive, physical, and psychological challenges. Understanding the causes, symptoms, treatment options, and preventive measures is crucial for both medical professionals and the general public. Table of Contents Understanding Hypoxia Causes of Hypoxic Brain Injury Symptoms and Diagnosis Treatment and Management Recovery and Rehabilitation...
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Common Injuries In Truck Accidents
Trucking is one of the most important components of the transportation industry despite having newer and faster transport solutions. However, as they are one of the largest vehicles on the road amongst many smaller vehicles, it’s no surprise that many truck accidents happen every single day. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) latest traffic fatalities estimates report, 5,601 fatal crashes......
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15 Dangerous Toys That Could Actually Kill You
The holidays are a time of year when children can think of little else but Santa Claus, wish lists, and tearing into a new batch of toys while Mom and Dad try to stay awake. But even the most well-intended toys can be subject to hidden dangers that, if left unchecked, might cause injury or even death. In fact, the Center for Injury Research and......
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23 Must-Watch Courtroom Moments from TV & Movies
Lots of memorable things can happen in a courtroom here in the real world, but Hollywood has a way of making things seem bigger and more dramatic (or hilarious) on whichever-sized-screen it chooses. When compiling this list of the 23 Must-Watch Courtroom Moments from TV and Movies, I noticed that each tended to hit very high highs and very low lows. In other words, these......
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Why Trespassing on Private Property Can Get You Arrested
Trespassing is a legal term used to refer to entering or staying on someone else’s property without permission. Illegally entering private property or staying there after being asked to leave can get you arrested. That’s what happened to Kelly Sills, a Baton Rouge resident, during his five-day trip to Florida with his family. Sills was arrested at a Disney resort in Florida after refusing to leave. WHY......
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Fact or Fiction: Owning Pepper Spray Is ILLEGAL in Most of Europe?
This is a fact! In 2016 police in Denmark sparked anger by warning a teenage girl that she faced prosecution for using pepper spray to fend off a sexual assault near an asylum seekers center. A local police spokesman said: ‘It is illegal to possess and use pepper spray, so she will likely to be charged for that.’ She also faced a £50 fine. The case has caused......
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