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The Number One Killer of People Under 50 Years of Age is Drug Overdose A new study has discovered that the primary cause of death for Americans under the age of 50 is a disturbing one—drug overdoses. In fact, more Americans are suffering from fatal overdoses now than at any other time in recent history.Read more

How are Traumatic Brain Injuries Diagnosed? According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 1.7 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries every year. In this group, 52,000 will die and 275,000 are hospitalized. Approximately 1.365 million are treated and sent home from medical facilities. How do you know if you haveRead more

Drugged Driving Deaths Exceed Those Caused by Alcohol-Related Crashes For years, the dangers of drinking and driving have been ingrained into our minds. We are encouraged to designate a sober driver, to take a cab or an Uber, and to alternate alcoholic drinks with glasses of water. Now, a study shows that drunk drivers mayRead more

Traffic Accident Fatalities Continued to Rise in 2017 The National Safety Council has estimated that car accident fatalities decreased just a tiny bit in 2017—by one percent. Approximately 40,100 people lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents. In 2016, approximately 40,327 individuals died in traffic accidents. Though there has been a slight decline in motorRead more

A medication called Nuedexta is providing its manufacturers with hundreds of millions of dollars every year. The small red pill has been marketed toward elderly, frail nursing home patients. It is used to treat a pseudobulbar effect (PBA). Those impacted by this disorder may suddenly burst into laughter or tears—and they are unable to stopRead more

April is Distracted Driving Month Distracted driving is a scary problem in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 660,000 drivers use some type of electronic device while they drive during the day. In 2015, 391,000 people were injured by distracted driving and 3,477 were killed. That’s nearly 10Read more

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month Brain injuries are among the most devastating injuries individuals may suffer. Although many individuals are able to successfully recover from their brain injuries, some injuries are so serious that long-term care is necessary. Those who suffer brain injuries may no longer be able to complete daily tasks, such asRead more

Bad Weather? Take Caution While Driving Every year, more than one million motor vehicle accidents are caused by bad weather. It is estimated that 6,000 people are killed and close to 450,000 individuals are injured in weather-related accidents. Wet roads The vast majority of weather-related accidents are caused by wet pavement. Close to one millionRead more

Are Our Veterans at Increased Risk of Nursing Home Abuse? In the United States, our veterans are to thank for the rights and privileges the rest of us Americans enjoy on a daily basis. Sadly, rather than receiving healthcare of the highest quality, these individuals often receive subpar treatment at overcrowded veterans administration hospitals andRead more

How Long Does It Take to Settle a New Jersey Injury Case? Those injured in personal injury claims often have one primary question: How long is this going to take? As with many legal questions, the answer is: it depends. Personal injury claims include motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls, work-related injuries, and even criminalRead more