When you think of dogs, you probably think of a sweet, loyal pet. Dogs are treated like members of the family. They bring us comfort and joy. Dogs are entertaining and energetic. Dogs offer guidance and support when properly trained. When dogs feel threatened or are...
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Aaron Hernandez, 27, had severe brain damage at death
In retrospect, it surprised few when it was revealed this week that the late Aaron Hernandez was found to have evidence of severe deterioration of the brain matter necessary for higher executive functioning. Even before the former tight end for the New England...
Woman killed by drunk driver while walking to work
Drunk or drugged driving, or perhaps both, has claimed another life in California today -- only this victim wasn't even in a car. The woman, aged 54, who regularly walked to her nearby work location with Walt Disney, was using a crosswalk at an intersection when the...
Avoid a personal injury on an elevator with these tips
People take elevators to get where they need to go all the time. Whether you're riding it up to the top floor of a parking garage or using one in a hospital, the elevator is there to make your life easier. Elevators are meant to be safe, but without repairs and...
The impact of balance problems on your life after a brain injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can leave you with a problem balancing -- which can affect your life in ways that you just wouldn't expect. In order to understand your balance problems and what you can do to minimize the problems, get as much information as possible on...
Safety tips for sharing the freeway with large trucks
Data shows that nearly 80 percent of collisions with large trucks are caused by drivers of passenger vehicles. Part of the reason for this is that many drivers never learned how to safely share the road with these big rigs. Read on to learn how you can improve highway...
Important safety tips for nighttime drivers
Summer is arguably the best time of the year, the weather is warm and the days are long. Sadly, it’s quickly passing by and before you know it we’ll be “falling back” to even shorter days. Your now sunny commute home from work will soon be met with complete darkness....
The dangers of stairs for the elderly and tips to stay safe
Falls are the No. 1 one cause of injury and death for senior citizens in the United States. It's because every second of every day a senior citizen suffers a fall in one way or another. Falls can occur just about anywhere, but are most likely to occur in the home....
Can you avoid a bite when a dog charges?
You're out for an evening jog when you notice a dog that's off its leash. You're already too close, and it's exhibiting signs that it may bite. It's standing stiffly, for example, and growling softly in your direction. What can you do? Is it still possible to avoid a...
Woodland Hills personal injury attorney can help with claims
According to a recent report from the National Safety Council, highway fatalities in California are on the rise. In fact, the rate of traffic deaths in the state is increasing faster than the national average. Part of the reason for the uptick is the improved economy,...


