What Kinds of Medical Treatments Are Available for Spinal Cord Injuries?
If you have suffered any trauma to your vertebral column and as a result has lost all or some motor and sensory function, you have what is considered a spinal cord injury (SCI). You will need to get an official diagnosis from your doctor to determine what treatments are available. The first thing the doctor…
Read MoreHow Do You Know If Your Child Suffers a Brain Injury?
A brain injury occurs when a patient suffers damage to the skull, brain, scalp, or any other tissue or blood vessels found in the head. A brain injury can be classified as a traumatic brain injury (TBI) based on the severity of the injury to the child. Head injuries can be as minor as a…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Flying Objects from Trucks
One of the (few) benefits of traveling on the NJ Turnpike is that it is an interstate highway, which makes it a more straightforward way to get from NJ to another state. The downfall, of course, is that you’re sharing the road with tractor-trailers and commercial vehicles, and a run-in with one of those semis…
Read MoreLow Blood Shortage Leading to Postponed Surgeries
One negative effect of the coronavirus pandemic is that blood centers across the U.S. have been suffering from a blood shortage. This is due in large part to the shutdown of centers where blood drives traditionally take place, such as religious organizations, movie theater drives, and festivals. One blood bank in particular that has been…
Read MoreRespironics Ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP Machines Recalled
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning for people who use specific Philips Respironics ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines. The FDA has issued a warning because Philips Respironics recalled devices due to possible health risks. The FDA is working in conjunction with Philips Respironics to evaluate the issue, the scope…
Read MoreNew Jersey Turnpike Continues to be a Dangerous Road for Travelers
Tens of thousands of vehicles use the New Jersey Turnpike throughout the state every day. With speeds in excess of 60mph in most parts, accidents are commonplace the entire length of the highway. Whether you are a New Jersey resident, someone who works in the Garden State from a neighboring state, or a visitor, the…
Read MoreNew Jersey Transit Rail Bridge Struck by Truck in Hawthorne
The bed of a truck struck a New Jersey Transit rail bridge on the morning of Monday, June 14, in Hawthrone, causing the truck to overturn. The incident caused rail service to be delayed for a short time while emergency responders cleaned up the scene and investigators could examine the bridge for any structural damage.…
Read MoreA Safety Review of Products in Your Home Can Prevent Injuries
Danger lurks around every corner and in every nook and cranny – or at least, it’s starting to seem that way. Every day, there’s another story about a car spontaneously combusting or a washing machine lid flying across the room. The good news is that you can take steps to lessen the risk that you…
Read MoreGas Line Contractor Seriously Injured in Cinnaminson Accident
On Friday, June 11, around 3:30 in the afternoon, a gas line subcontractor working on replacing gas lines in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, was struck by a dump truck. The contractor suffered serious injuries to multiple areas of his body and was airlifted via helicopter to a local hospital. PSE&G has been replacing gas lines throughout…
Read MorePrescription Medication and Car Crashes – Who’s at Fault?
It’s a given that drinking and driving is dangerous; not to mention that it’s against the law. If you are injured in a crash with a drunk driver, generally there is evidence to show that person was legally intoxicated. However, not as many people are as aware of the dangers of taking prescription drugs and…
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