It's not hard to find information on the deadly impact that traumatic brain injuries are having on Minnesota residents. From sports injuries to car accidents, concussions and other head trauma can wreak havoc on the injured and their families. Head injuries are...
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Pedestrians And Distracted Driving In Minnesota
In 2014, 361 people died in auto accidents in Minnesota, 15 of which were pedestrians. In 2015, there were 411 people killed, of which 39 were pedestrians. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is putting a lot of attention on distracted driving lately....
New Treatments Available To Help Those With Spinal Cord Injuries
Several new studies indicate that researchers are making progress in helping those with spinal cord injuries. For many years, doctors and researchers have hoped to develop a treatment that will allow those who have suffered serious spinal cord injuries to...
New Technology Could Mitigate Harm Caused By Brain Injuries
On behalf of Paul Peterson Portable device may be able to prevent mild injuries from becoming severe One of the most dangerous and difficult to recognize injuries are those that involve the brain. According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, for example, the...
Minnesota Drivers Watch Out For Children Walking To And From School
Students who walk to and from school are at risk of pedestrian accidents. Drivers should be cautious and follow rules to avoid hitting children. Now that fall has arrived and school has started, drivers in Minnesota and across the country will need to be aware...
How To Spot A Brain Injury
Brain injuries have been the subject of a great deal of research and media attention in recent years, and it is becoming increasingly clear that even a seemingly minor head injury can have significant consequences that may linger for years. In order to make...
Will Legislative Push For Higher Speed Limits Endanger MN Motorists?
Minnesota is reviewing and potentially increasing speed limits on thousands of miles of road, which may leave motorists in danger of more severe accidents. Many people in Woodbury face long commutes and would love to be able to complete their daily drives more...
Can you still sue if you were injured during a dangerous activity?
Some activities inherently come with a certain amount of danger. But the adrenaline rush of rushing down a snow-covered mountain on skis or playing football goes way beyond watching it all on TV. Generally, the risks that go with dangerous activities can sometimes get...
What are the signs of a brain injury after an accident?
In the moments after a motor vehicle accident, drivers and passengers will assess the situation to make sure no one is hurt. No wounds mean everyone is OK, right? Unfortunately, car crashes can often cause injuries that aren't immediately identifiable - even for the...
Are there effective treatments for serious back injuries?
Back problems are an ever-present reality for millions of Americans. Chronic back pain is the most common reason for missed work in the U.S. and the leading cause of disability worldwide. To be sure, not all of this is caused by traumatic injuries. But when a car...