Leading Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Approximately 2.5 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the U.S. each year. The leading causes of these TBIs are as follows. Falls (40.5%) TBIs are most commonly caused by fall accidents. Older adults beyond the age of 75 and children younger than four are at a particularly high risk of suffering...
Continue Reading Oil Industry Laws & Regulations
The oil industry employs hundreds of thousands of people and supports millions of jobs in the United States. However, oil company workers face seven times the rate of serious injury, and industry operations directly affect the environment. As a result, the activities of these companies are regulated at the state and federal level to...
Continue Reading The Long-Term Costs of an Amputation
Individuals who must suffer an amputation caused by the reckless actions of another person face many life-changing repercussions in addition to physical pain. Their ability to work, move, and be independent is often significantly impacted. As a result, the long-term financial costs can, on average, range from $100,000 to more than $700,000. Emergency Medical...
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