When you look at the impact that cars have on America, it made lead you to question why they're so popular and why everyone drives them without a second thought.After all, for some age groups, cars are a leading cause of death. They often lead to between 35,000 and...
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How many residents are there per nursing home staff members?
The number of residents in a nursing home may not change much on a day-to-day basis. There is only so much capacity in the building. Due to the nature of the business, there is turnover, but the facility's goal is to be filled with the same number of residents almost...
The role of phone addiction in car accidents
Driving distractions are not just limited to cellphone use, not by any means, but phones are the most common type of distraction. Part of the reason is versatility. For instance, you can stream music, use a GPS or text your friends; all of those are different...
If you get doored, it can happen quickly
Cyclists everywhere worry about getting doored, especially while riding in the city. This is the term for an accident caused by a person in a vehicle opening their door and striking a cyclist as they ride by. It typically happens because the person in the car simply...
How can you stay safer if you’re driving in to the sun?
As we head in to fall and we have fewer hours of daylight, you may find yourself driving into the sunrise and/or sunset for the first time in a while. The glare can be blinding. If you're already dealing with the aftermath of a car crash, suddenly not being able to...
Electric bicycles are more dangerous than traditional bikes
An electric bicycle is something of a hybrid. It is still a bike and does have a pedal system that the rider can use, but it also has an electric motor. Some use this to assist their efforts to pedal while others use these bikes like a moped -- not pedaling at all....
Are nursing homes properly staffed?
To avoid nursing home neglect, one key is to find a nursing home with the proper staffing levels. Many times, neglect happens in understaffed homes simply because the small number of workers cannot do everything at once, so they're forced by necessity to respond...
Why does prolonged labor happen?
Prolonged labor can increase the chances of injury to the child. After a certain amount of time, many doctors will suggest moving on to other options, like a C-section.Why does a long delivery increase the risks? Some of the reason is just that there is more exposure...
In one sense, fatal car accidents are declining
Over the years, fatal car accidents have certainly declined on the whole. Since peaking in the 1970s, the most dangerous time to be on the road, things have gotten better.Every so often, though, there is an increase. This most recently happened around 2015 and 2016....
Motorcycles can become more visible at night
Visibility is an issue for motorcycles at all times of the day. Many accidents happen because drivers do not see motorcycles at all. They are very small, many are black or another dark color, and they tend to move quickly. Drivers just overlook them and create...