According to the CDC, motorcycle-related deaths have increased by 55% since the year 2000. As recently as 2015, the federal government estimated the number of fatalities on motorcycles was roughly 29 times the number in cars. Many might say that the risk of injury is inherent in the fact motorcycle riders lack the protection of… [Read More]
Iowa Rehabilitative Facility Injury
Following a surgical procedure, serious injury or an emergency medical event such as a stroke or heart attack, some patients may go to an inpatient rehabilitation facility as a halfway house between an acute care hospital and home. Patients in these facilities are presumed healthier than those needing hospital or nursing home care and generally… [Read More]
Traumatic Brain Injury
Every year, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) result in a substantial number of deaths and many cases of permanent disability. Millions of people sustain traumatic brain injuries every year and roughly one third of all injury-related deaths in the U.S. are linked to a traumatic brain injury. Falls are the leading cause of TBI, particularly for… [Read More]
Increase in Traffic Deaths Point to Distracted Driving
Last year, highway fatalities saw the largest annual percentage increase in half a century, nearly 18,000 traffic deaths in the first six months of 2016 – a ten percent increase over the same period last year. Cell Phone Use While Driving Poses Risk Experts believe that Car Wi-Fi and the plethora of apps available to… [Read More]
