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Hidden internal bleeding and organ damage after a car accident

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Experiencing a car accident is often frightening and harmful for victims, and may lead to fatal injuries that a victim does not feel until they are already in great danger. If you or someone you love recently experienced a car accident, it is very important to see a doctor for…

Can a car crash paralyze you?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents represent the number one cause of spinal cord injuries in the U.S. Should you damage your spinal cord during a car crash, the result could be partial or total paralysis. The Mayo Clinic explains that your central nervous system extends from your brainstem to your lower back and…

Could you avoid a wrong-way collision?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Statistically, there is no deadlier type of motor vehicle accident on a highway or interstate than a head-on collision. Physics dictates that the impact is far greater from the energy generated by the two vehicles traveling at speed than it would be if one driver hit a stationary item. Another…

What is take-home toxic exposure?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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If you work with or around toxic materials or substances, you know you need to protect yourself from toxic exposure. But did you know that your family can also be at risk? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that you can unknowingly carry toxins with you on your clothing, shoes,…

How can pedestrians be safer when they walk?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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No one denies that walking represents one of the best ways you can keep fit. But it also puts you at risk when you walk along your neighborhood’s sidewalks or cross its streets. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cautions that in 2017 alone, 5,977 pedestrians died nationwide, amounting to one…

Why do construction workers suffer so many back injuries?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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If you work construction, no one need tell you that your back takes a beating virtually every day. Your job requires you to lift, carry and move heavy tools and equipment almost constantly. This, in turn, puts constant stress and strain on your back that can lead to chronic painful…