One of the major causes of car accidents in Alabama is an issue with vehicle tires. Your tires make direct contact with the road, which can cause serious wear and tear. Driving over potholes and debris in the roadway can alter your wheel alignment and potentially...
Month: January 2017
Month: January 2017
What to Do If You’re Ever in a Car Accident
Auto accidents on Alabama roads and highways are responsible for a significant number of injuries and fatalities every year. Your number-one priority if you are involved in a serious car accident should be to protect your health and get immediate medical attention....
Signs of a Concussion
Head injuries are always scary because they pose serious long-term health risks. Moreover, a person can suffer a serious head injury in a variety of circumstances. In fact, anyone who is active can potentially sustain an injury to their head, such as a concussion....
When Should You Avoid Going to the Emergency Room?
Emergency rooms are extremely expensive. It may take a few weeks or months, but the bill will eventually come due. Moreover, your emergency room bill could potentially cause serious financial issues for you going forward because the charges are likely to be very high....
Dealing with PTSD After a Traumatic Accident
The devastating effects of an accident are not always limited to physical injuries. Sometimes, an accident victim can suffer from emotional trauma that leads to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For example, many car accident victims find that the emotional and...
4 Overlooked Places That Deadly Germs Could Be Lurking in Nursing Homes
Every day millions of Americans take precautionary steps to combat everyday illness. Some the most common overlooked places for deadly germs to lurk – which could also be found inside your loved one’s nursing home – include: Soap Dispensers You might think that a soap...
5 Safety Tips for Bicyclists
Bicycle accidents can be catastrophic for a bicyclist, and often result in serious injury or death. It’s imperative for bicyclists to exercise caution and adhere to the following safety tips, which can potentially lower their risk of getting injured in a bicycle...
Top 4 Misdiagnosed Illnesses
A misdiagnosed illness can be a deadly form of medical malpractice when a patient does not receive the proper care that they need. A misdiagnosis can happen when a patient is overdiagnosed—that is, when a condition is thought to be more serious than it is, and a...