TBIs affect the body in many ways. They can affect the mind similarly. Many TBI sufferers undergo prolonged periods in which their brain does not function the way it used to, which can cause a severe upset in the balance of their life. Memory is one of the biggest...
How do you identify a TBI?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have a profound impact on the health of their victims. They can alter your conscious state and even affect your nerves. These impacts can end up exacerbated if left unchecked, too. Thus, one of the most important things you can do when...
Watch out for these signs of dog aggression
As we continue to get deeper and deeper into the summer, New York residents will likely come face to face with numerous pets over the course of the day. From people walking their dogs during errands to getting some fresh air and exercise in the park, it is no surprise...
How can working on scaffolding endanger workers?
While feelings of danger may not be the first idea that comes to mind when thinking about scaffolds, these work platforms are often the source of many long-term injuries. Knowing potential sources of harm while on scaffolding can help you stay aware of how accidents...
What are physical signs of TBIs?
After taking a hit to the head, you are likely to suffer from a brain injury. The location of the hit and the force behind it will often impact how severe this injury is. In the case of a serious, hard hit, you will likely deal with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). But...
How can I prevent the family dog from biting our child?
Dog bites are serious business. A particularly angry dog can do a lot of damage to a fully-grown adult human, even if the dog is small or generally well-behaved. Even worse, the people most likely to receive dog bites are children. Because of this, it is vital that...
What is the attractive nuisance doctrine?
As a parent in New York, you do all that you can to protect your kids. That concern for them likely prompts you to act in a similar way towards other children, taking extra special care to ensure that any element under your control (e.g., your actions, your property...
Is it ever wise to break up a dogfight?
Dogs can be unpredictable, even the world-famous ones. Recently, President Biden's rescue pup, Major, made headlines around the country when he had a biting incident. While the incident did not cause serious injury, that is not the case with many other dog attacks....
Is this a Capnocytophaga infection?
After getting bitten by a dog, you should seek immediate medical treatment. It can take hours for signs of infection to show up, but it is possible for infections to take root in the body almost right away. Capnocytophaga infections are just one of many that you...
Statistics on dog bites in the U.S.
Whether you were recently bit by a viscous dog or worry about your safety in the presence of a neighbor's dog that you regularly encounter, it is helpful to review statistics on dog bites. Every year, these attacks upend the lives of victims across the country and dog...
