A slip-and-fall accident left you with a serious spinal cord injury. Doctors already treated you, but you still have a long road to recovery. How do you cope and prepare for difficulties? Mayo Clinic discusses coping and support options for spinal cord injury...
What are examples of escalator malfunctions?
Multi-story stores and malls often have escalators to transport people up and down floors. Many people ride escalators without incident. This is not always the case, unfortunately. Some escalators have defects that, if not corrected by store management, have the...
What does hip replacement recovery look like?
Following a hip fracture, some patients may require hip replacement surgery. Sometimes, blood cannot supply the ball portion of the hip joint and may cause the bone to deform or collapse after a fracture. If you undergo hip replacement surgery, your recovery may vary...
How the elderly can avoid falls when running errands
Business owners have a responsibility to take reasonable care to protect people on their premises from falling and injuring themselves. However, many proprietors do not survey their premises from the point of view of an elderly person, for whom the odds of falling —...
Fall-related traumatic brain injuries may increase dementia risk
When you visit stores and restaurants in Phoenix, you expect them to be reasonably free from slip-and-fall hazards. After all, if you have retired, you would rather spend your time playing with your grandkids than recovering from a fall-related injury. While hip...
Broken bones and other slip-and-fall accident injuries
If you fall down, you could sustain a serious injury that interferes with your quality of life. Whether you have to take time off of work or have to permanently step down from your position, a fall could interfere with your career. If you break a bone or sustain a...
The most common injuries for the elderly
As you get older, you face an increased risk for a variety of injuries and illnesses. As your body ages, you also heal at a slower rate making it even more important to avoid damaging injuries that come from slips and falls and other incidents. If you reside in the...
Keeping your kids safe while you shop
Taking your family shopping can be quite an adventure, especially if you have young and curious children. Falls, in particular, can have detrimental consequences to your children's safety and well-being. While businesses should do everything in their power to protect...
What can you expect after a hip fracture?
If you slip and fall while due to someone else's negligence, he or she may have accountability for any severe injuries you incur, including hip fractures. According to MayoClinic, a hip fracture may occur in the femoral neck or the intertrochanteric region. Your...
Falls among older adults often lead to injury, hospital visits
Anyone runs the risk of suffering a serious injury in a fall, but older adults, or those 65 and over, are especially at risk. Falls among older populations may be common, but many of them also lead to emergency room visits, hospital stays and expensive, invasive...