While deaths from amusement park rides are relatively rare, injuries may be much more common than you realize. NBC News reports that from 2010 to 2017 there were 22 thrill-ride-related deaths but an estimated 30,900 injuries in 2016 alone that were serious enough to...
Every year, about 800,000 patients face hospitalization due to fall injuries, explains the CDC. This is normally due to a hip fracture or hip injury. One out of five falls do result in serious injury and those at higher risk are 65 and older. Falls occur due to...
On average, big rigs weigh 20 to 30 times as much as passenger vehicles. In a truck-car crash, occupants of the smaller vehicles can sustain devastating injuries. Passenger cars, pickups and vans must share the road with large trucks, but how can motorists stay safe...
Just as your seat belt can save your life in the event of a vehicle crash, so, too, can your child’s car seat save his or hers. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, proper child car seat usage achieves the following: In 2017, child car seats saved 325...
If you plan to visit the Myrtle Beach area this summer, you likely have at least one theme park on your agenda. Water parks, thrill rides and other daredevil pursuits abound up and down this part of the South Carolina coast. While these attractions are generally safe,...
South Carolina residents who suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) often face a long road to recovery. Many people discuss the physical issues brain injuries cause. Talk of memory problems is not uncommon either. But what about personality changes? Depending on...
Dogs are typically loyal and affectionate pets, but that does not mean they cannot cause serious harm in certain situations. While it is mostly up to dog owners to keep their pets from hurting others, irresponsible or careless owners do exist. In this case, you must...
Amusement parks in Myrtle Beach are fun for tourists and locals alike. However, they can also be dangerous. In 2016, there were 30,000 injuries requiring emergency room visits in the United States that occurred at carnivals or amusement parks. Children do not always...
A slip and fall accident in South Carolina may seem minor, but many of them turn into very serious situations with injuries that may be life-threatening. This type of accident can happen almost anywhere. There are also many causes. However, the most common slip and...
The last thing you want this holiday season is for your child to suffer an injury from a gift he or she receives. Each year, over 250,000 children suffer toy-related injuries significant enough to warrant a trip to the emergency room. Many of these preventable...
