It goes without saying that spinal cord injuries can be devastating, often causing quadriplegia (partial or total paralysis of the torso, arms and legs) or paraplegia (partial or total paralysis of the legs). Unfortunately, paralysis is not the only health risk...
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What are the signs of psychological abuse of the elderly?
Elder abuse comes in many forms, and although physical abuse may be the most noticeable and talked about, psychological abuse is a very serious problem in nursing homes and other care facilities. Many cases of abuse are not reported, and it's important for families to...
Proving lost wages after an accident
No matter how safe a driver you are, the risk of getting into a car accident still remains. For people throughout New Mexico, car accident injuries make it difficult or even impossible to return to work. Of course, bill collectors don't care if you're injured, and...
Aggressive driving is a leading cause of car accidents
People who display road rage in New Mexico often make their aggressive attitudes obvious to other people on the road. If you have ever been yelled at or shown a rude hand gesture in heavy traffic, you probably understand. However, some drivers who don’t let you know...
Can cameras help deter nursing home abuse?
Nursing homes are supposed to be environments where our elderly and vulnerable loved ones are provided with proper shelter and round-the-clock attention from staff, and many of those staff members are supposed to be trained to provide medical care. There are thousands...
Road rage in New Mexico: Understanding the causes and consequences
Each road rage instance in New Mexico is one too many. Unfortunately, this type of reckless behavior often has life-altering consequences for all parties involved. To build a culture of safety and accountability, it's important to understand how these situations arise...
Get checked for internal injuries after a serious car accident
Wherever you live in New Mexico, it is likely that you will be involved in a motor vehicle accident at some point if you haven't already. According to statistics, if you are involved in a crash, there is a 20% chance that you will suffer an injury. The most common...
Drowsy driving is a big problem
Drivers in New Mexico understand that there are risks on the road. In a recent survey by AAA, over 80% of people identified distracted driving as a serious issue. Americans all know about the risk of drunk driving, too. Fewer people are aware of the prevalence of...
Black+Decker announces recall of defective chainsaws
Anyone who has ever used a chainsaw knows that the risk of injury is high. It is extremely important that the user of the chainsaw knows how to safely operate it, and that the chainsaw itself is properly maintained — or else the consequences could be devastating....
Pedestrian accidents in New Mexico: Know the risks and ways of prevention
Colder weather reduces the number of walkers in New Mexico. However, that doesn’t mean that drivers can relax when it comes to pedestrian safety. Now is a great time to review this subject and remember that cold and snowy weather still means people will be out walking...