You know that you should wear a helmet whenever you get on your bicycle. As a pedestrian and cyclist, if you're hit, you can be at serious risk of injuries that could leave you hospitalized or worse. Some people have argued that helmet use isn't the be-all-end-all for cyclist safety, though.
What are the kinds of whiplash injuries?
You were just driving, paying attention to where you were headed when you were hit by another driver. Suddenly, an afternoon of plans becomes an afternoon of pain and suffering as you head to the hospital for treatment.
Too old to drive: The facts about elderly drivers in Canada
Who has the most accidents per km in Canada? According to a report from 2013, it's not the teens you'd think it was. In fact, it's more likely to be elderly drivers who cause accidents on the roads.
Nail impalement: Treating an impaled brain
Someone suffering from a brain injury is a serious concern for patients, families and doctors alike. The type of brain injury suffered can help indicate the kind of recovery a patient could face, but finding that a patient has been impaled by a nail or other sharp object can be devastating. Nail impalement, or any other type of sharp impalement to the brain, is a neurosurgical emergency. The swelling this causes could lead to brain damage and symptoms like memory loss or paralysis; some patients will die, and others may remain in a coma or other vegetative state, requiring families to seek out compensation for rising medical costs.
Seek a claim for an inevitable, or conditional, accident
An inevitable accident is one that happens regardless of a person's negligence. It's an accident that couldn't have been prevented or anticipated. Some drivers may use this as a defense in a situation where an accident takes place.
