Do you wear a seat belt while driving or riding in a vehicle? Despite known safety advantages of wearing a seat belt, about 1 in 10 people only use one occasionally or not at all.
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E-cigarettes are a popular alternative to traditional cigarettes. Many people use these devices because they are perceived to be safer than cigarettes. But how safe are they? Todd Walburg, attorney at Cutter Law P.C.,
Hip replacement procedures in the United States doubled over the course of 10 years, from 2000 to 2010. Metal-on-metal hip replacements are particularly problematic. Metal debris from these devices can enter the space around
Distracted driving is a threat to the vehicle drivers, vehicle passengers, other motorists on the road, pedestrians, and bicyclists. When a pedestrian is hit by a car, the results are often catastrophic. The victim may
Every year in the U.S., hundreds of thousands of hernia repair surgeries are performed. Surgical mesh is used in many of these operations. Unfortunately, some of these hernia mesh products are defective and can
Are our loved ones safe in nursing homes? Unfortunately, the answer to that question is not a resounding “yes”. While we certainly hope that our loved ones are safe while living in nursing homes
There is no such thing as safe distracted driving. Every time a driver chooses to multitask behind the wheel, chances of an accident increase. In 2015, a total of 3,477 people were killed and
Construction workers have dangerous jobs. They are required to work from heights on ladders and scaffolding, operate heavy machinery, operate power tools, and perform other dangerous tasks on a daily basis. In this physically-demanding
When family members make the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, many questions come to mind: Is this the right home for my loved one? Will he or she be
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 29 million Americans have diabetes. In 2012, the cost of treating diabetes and its complications is more than $245 billion. The need for drugs to