Preventable accidents involving guns and cars are responsible for six out of ten childhood deaths. According to a study published by the New England Journal of Medicine, these two factors account for the majority of childhood deaths in the United States. In comparison, childhood cancers are responsible for less than 1 in 10 deaths.
There’s no doubt that Colorado is one of the most beautiful states to live in. Majestic Rocky Mountain views, wide open plains, and year round activities to enjoy make it a popular tourist destination for travelers around the world. But what about residents? What is it like to live in Colorado? How happy are Coloradans?
Unfortunately, traumatic brain injuries are very common. According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, brain injuries account for 2.2 million emergency room visits each and every year in the United States. Sadly, this results in more than 50,000 fatalities.
Those who have been injured in a car accident (or other accident) due to another person’s carelessness, may seek compensation from the insurance company of the at-fault party. The losses suffered by the injured person generally include medical expenses and lost wages. In some cases, pain and suffering may also be an issue in the final settlement amount. What exactly does pain and suffering mean in the context of a lawsuit, and what is pain and suffering really worth? Pain and suffering generally falls under either physical pain and suffering or mental pain and suffering, although a plaintiff may suffer both types.
How Healthy are Coloradans?
Colorado has long been thought of as a sportsman’s paradise. It offers year-round outdoor activities for nearly everyone, from running to snow skiing. Residents of Colorado also consider themselves to be health conscious. But how healthy are Coloradans when compared to other states?
Before Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
Selecting the right attorney to represent you after an accident is a big decision. Who you choose can significantly impact your ability to file a claim and collect the compensation you deserve and need to recover. Many factors will differentiate one attorney from the next, but only you can determine which factor is the deciding one. You must choose a personal injury attorney that is the perfect fit for you and your injury and one that can aggressively pursue the maximum compensation after an accident. But what factors should you consider before hiring a personal injury attorney?
Avoiding Summer Accidents & Injuries
Summertime in Colorado is beautiful. The incredible weather and fun recreational activities in the mountains and around the lakes make it a popular vacation spot for thousands of tourists. Kids are off of school and families all head outside to enjoy the beautiful weather and outdoor activities. Unfortunately, with the increased summer activity also comes an increase in the risk of being injured in summer accidents. In fact, from Memorial Day to Labor day marks the deadliest 100 days of summer for teenage drivers. According to AAA, crashes for drivers aged 16 to 19 increase significantly during the summer months – up 16% over other times of the year. On average, more than 10 people die each day in motor vehicle accidents during the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Long-Term Effects of TBI Uncovered
Every parent whose child has suffered a traumatic brain injury has a question that, up until now, has had few definitive answers. The question parents want to know is what their child will be like ten years down the road—in other words, what are the long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury in a child? A study presented at the Association of Academic Psychiatrist in Las Vegas in February 2017, dealt with the long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries—from seven to ten years after the injury. Those patients who had mild to moderate traumatic brain injuries were found to be twice as likely to have attention problems, while those with more serious traumatic brain injuries were about five times as likely to develop attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). Additional findings from this study included:
Slip and fall accidents are the second most common kind of accident in the United States. They happen so frequently that they are barely given a second thought. And while slip and fall accidents rarely result in fatalities, they can cause painful or life-altering injuries.
One reason slip and fall accidents are so common is that they can happen almost anywhere, under many different circumstances. Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere the ground is wet, slippery, or uneven. Those words could potentially describe many parking lots.
Although all injuries can be potentially life-threatening, few are as traumatic as spinal cord injuries, which can literally transform the existence of the victim and their family, suddenly—and forever. The difficulties navigating what was once considered nothing more than an ordinary life can truly be unimaginable. Unfortunately, spinal cord injuries can be a common injury resulting from a motorcycle accident. Motorcycles have none of the protection that automobiles do—there is no steel cage, airbags and seat belt restraints to protect the body.