Birth is a complex process, and in most cases it ends with joy at a new life. As with all medical procedures, things can go wrong during pregnancy and birth, and one of the outcomes of such issues can be cerebral palsy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
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Your options when health care professionals fail you
In early September, we wrote about the importance of understanding brain injury symptoms. If you don't know that something could be an indication you need to seek treatment, you might not see a doctor in time to ensure the best possible outcome with an issue. This is...
Social media breaks story about rapper’s motorcycle accident
Social media is often where a story breaks for the first time. In times of crisis, news channels often deliver information as it is reported by users on Twitter and other networks. While these sources are rarely used as "confirmed" sources by the media, what is said...
What are some reasons large truck crashes occur?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a report regarding the causation of large truck accidents. The report is based on 963 crashes in a sample taken from 17 states. The data was collected over a 33-month period during which the National Highway...
Another company recalls car seat for children
Car seats have become complex products over the past few decades. Parents can spend hours figuring out how to install a car seat, and the process has become so technical that individuals are now being certified to inspect seat installations and teach parents how to...
Understanding brain injury symptoms
Brain injuries can be frightening, especially since symptoms don't always show up immediately following an accident. Even a minor accident can result in brain injury, especially when someone has hit their head, so it's important to be aware of symptoms that might show...
Texting and driving is akin to liability in an accident
The stats on texting and driving are repeatedly reported by news channels across the country, and almost anyone you speak to will admit to knowing the dangers of such action. In New Jersey, it is illegal to text and drive, and doing so will result in a ticket or other...
What are vaccination errors?
Vaccination errors are considered to be any event associated with vaccination processes that was both preventable and has the possibility to lead to patient harm. Types of errors include incorrect injection practices, inappropriate dosages or incorrect storage of...
What should you do following a car crash?
In the moments just after a car accident, you can experience a range of physical and emotional states. Even if you have no injuries or only minor injuries, you could be in shock from the incident. If you are seriously injured, you might not be able to move or call for...
Man who suffered brain injury rides bike across country
In 2010, a New Jersey man was involved in a work-related accident that caused a traumatic brain injury. The man fell from a telephone pole while he was conducting cable company work. The fall was from 20 feet up. Initially, medical responders did not believe the man...