Damage or destruction of brain tissue caused by a blow to the head is known to medical professionals as “Traumatic Brain Injury.” Although it can often be detected through MRI and CAT scans, symptoms of a traumatic brain injury may not develop until days or weeks after the initial injury. Oftentimes, these types of injury…

A recent building boom in New York City has contributed to the rising rates of construction accidents city-wide. According to the New York Post, construction-related deaths have surged 17 percent this year. The city Buildings Department had reported eight construction accident deaths in the first half of 2018, compared to only four over the same…

A highly popular choice of transportation for those seeking inexpensive means of travel, the Vespa has quickly become a citizen favorite. The scooter rose to popularity around 1950, becoming a cultural icon and a symbol of Italian preservation. Yet owners of these magnificent beasts may run into a conundrum whenever the law squeezes its way…

Undertaking any medical procedure tends to involve some amount of risk. One basic risk is that the procedure simply won’t solve the problem, but we seem to feel a natural sense of fear that things could get even worse. Rationally, however, we can rest assured that medical science has nearly perfected a lot of simple…

The Takata airbag scandal has resulted in the largest recall that the automotive industry has ever seen. The recalls affect 19 different automakers and millions of vehicles, and the faulty airbags have led to nearly two dozen deaths and hundreds of injuries worldwide. The problem with the airbags is that the propellant used to inflate…

If you’ve served on active duty in the military, you should be aware of certain illnesses and other problems that could result from your exposure to various environmental hazards. And if you’re currently in the military or considering joining, you should take these hazards into account and try to avoid them if possible. Keep in…