It is frustrating when you are sick but your doctor cannot get you in for an appointment. Doctors are also increasingly refusing to see patients who have an illness that may be contagious. In situations where you really need medical care, you may end up having to go...
Personal Injuries
How can your behavior change after a TBI?
Your brain is your body's control center. It controls your ability to function, stay alive, and your personality and behavior. Following an accident, blunt force or penetrating trauma can cause irreversible damage to your brain. Moderate to severe traumatic brain...
What can surviving family members do after a fatal car accident?
Coping with the loss of a loved one is never easy, especially when that death was preventable. However, in addition to dealing with the emotional pain of your loss, you may experience financial challenges. However, New Jersey is a no-fault state when it comes to car...
Statistics show the devastating impact of older adult falls
As an older adult, you might face many different risks that could lead to serious injury, from motor vehicle accidents to dangerous side effects associated with certain medications. However, it is especially important to understand the fall-related hazards that you...
Can a car accident cause you to suffer a panic attack?
Even if you manage to keep your anxiety under control, you may not be able to avoid panic attacks forever. After all, according to the Cleveland Clinic, roughly 11% of Americans have panic attacks every single year. These attacks are often unpleasant and can even...
Can a slip-and-fall accident trigger an asthma flare-up?
If you have had an asthma diagnosis for more than a couple of years, you undoubtedly know what triggers you need to avoid. Indeed, staying away from smoke, fragrances, dust and other irritants is an effective way to keep breathing freely. Even if you steer clear of...
4 ways to reduce your risk with defensive driving
We share the roads with other drivers every day. While we hope that other drivers practice safe driving habits, we have no control over how other drivers operate their vehicles. Practicing defensive driving habits can reduce your risk of costly, painful accidents and...
What is a late-onset injury?
Your body does not always show signs that something is wrong. After a traumatic event, such as a car crash, your body may not always make it evident that it has sustained an injury. However, as the days pass, the signs that something is wrong may start to manifest....
How serious is a dog bite infection?
Even if you are an animal lover, you undoubtedly understand the risks many dogs pose. After all, if a dog has an injury or illness, it may behave unpredictably. Some dogs, of course, have a tendency to act viciously. A dog attack has the potential to leave you with...
Taking a closer look at distracted driving
Whether another driver checks his or her phone or loses focus because he or she is talking to someone else in the vehicle, you could find yourself in the middle of a distracted driving crash for a host of reasons. Sadly, even if you remain alert and pay attention to...