While campfires might be a source of warmth and protection out in the wild, they can still be very dangerous. We all love a good ghost story, sing-along or marshmallow roast. However, because fire is highly unpredictable and pretty volatile, it helps to always be safe around it. Here are some great tips that you […]
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Flammable Clothing Recalls: Why They Matter
While it is expected that manufacturers of any product should strictly adhere to quality and safety standards, some products that have potential defects or are of low quality go unnoticed and reach the market, posing an inherent danger to consumers. When this happens, it is essential that a recall be issued to minimize the risks […]
Major Symptom after Brain Injury: Sleep Disturbances
Certain regions of the brain regulate the body’s sleep/wake cycle. Hence, a traumatic brain injury (TBI), whether it’s a contact injury resulting in localized damage, or an acceleration/deceleration injury leading to generalized damage, can disrupt the brain’s sleep-regulation. In fact, 30-70% of people with TBI experience sleep disturbances. According to a study, complaints of sleep […]
The Basics of Lawsuit Discovery in California
In a court case, the pre-trial stage typically includes a vital step known as “discovery” in which both parties collect and share information regarding the case before going to trial. This is to ensure the trial proceeds smoothly, with each side having the information needed to present its case. Though it can be an expensive […]
Burn Statistics from the American Burn Association
Smoke filled the air and the heat began to get intense. Your eyes were watering and it was all you could do to keep yourself from simply stopping and huddling with fear from what was happening all around you. As you crawled across the floor of your second floor apartment you tried to remember everything […]