A big step in brain injury recovery is driving again. About half of brain injury survivors are able to return to driving. The very nature of brain injuries makes it difficult or impossible for the brain inured person to assess their own readiness to get behind the wheel, for many reasons. Brain injuries can impair […]
Sun Safety
April 7, 2014 By
It’s that time of year again, but before you rush out in the sun, take a minute to learn some basic sun safety. You have heard about the need to protect yourself from the sun all of your life, but things have changed. We know now that some of the old standbys do not really […]
Sun and Citrus – A Dangerous Combination
April 4, 2014 By
Phytophotodermatitis Phytophotodermatitis, sometimes referred to as “margarita dermatitis” is a skin injury which can occur if you spend time in the sun with citrus juice on your skin. It can result in severe burns, often mistaken for chemical burns or other skin conditions. In some cases the burn is never apparent, but hyperpigmentation occurs. When […]
GM Announces Another Massive Recall
April 3, 2014 By
On Monday, March 17, 2014, General Motors announced three new recalls. Over 1.18 million vehicles were affected. According to the New York Times, the recalls have now reached over 4.8 million vehicles. The company says there have not been any injuries or deaths reported in connection with the defects prompting the recalls. GM is already […]
National Flood Safety Awareness Week
April 1, 2014 By
March 16 – 22 was National Flood Safety Awareness Week for 2014. Even if you live in an area which does not normally experience flooding, now is the time to learn about the potential risk in your area, should you experience unusual weather this season, as Colorado saw last year, and to plan ahead if […]
T-Bone Accident Injuries
March 26, 2014 By
T-bone, or side impact, accidents are more likely to cause serious injuries than front and rear end collisions, partly because the side of the vehicle does not offer as much protection as the engine compartment or the space that a trunk or truck bed provides. Seatbelts offer little protection from this type of impact. Most […]
Rear-End Collision Accident Injuries
March 24, 2014 By
The rear-end collision is the most common type of auto accident. Even at low to moderate speeds these accidents can cause serious injuries with life-long consequences. Whiplash is a very common injury in rear-end crashes, and the severity of the injury may not be realized at first. Symptoms can take days or weeks to appear, […]
Weather Warnings Vs Watches
March 21, 2014 By
Watches, Warnings, Winter Weather, Severe Storms: What does it All Mean? Most of us watch the weather reports and try to plan accordingly, but that can be difficult if you do not understand the terms, and the terms can be confusing. In the U.S. The National Weather Service (NWS) issues official warnings and watches. The […]
Graco Car Seat Recall
March 19, 2014 By
On February 11, 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Graco was voluntarily recalling 11 models of its car seats. The recall affects over 3.7 million units. All of the recalled seats are toddler seats, but the NHTSA had requested that seven other models be recalled, which would expand the recall to […]
