Resilience has been defined as, "the ability to adapt when faced with tragedy, trauma, adversity, hardship, and continuous life-stressors". In traumatic brain injury, resilience is about effective coping. When suffering a traumatic brain injury, resilient people can have a positive outcome regard...
If you or someone in your family has been injured somewhere outside your home or car, you may have questions about who is liable for those injuries and the various expenses resulting from them, such as medical bills, lost income and other costs. Injuries that occur on someone else's property ofte...
Medical researchers have found that using a simple blood test can detect evidence of a traumatic brain injury. The blood test, when analyzed, will show a biomarker in the patient that has had a traumatic brain injury. The biomarker is known as glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP). These protein...
Summer is right around the corner and with it comes an increase in travel. This means more cars on the road and more of them packed with families. To stay safe this summer while traveling with loved ones, drivers should plan their routes, prepare their vehicles and focus equally on those travelin...
If you are a parent of a child who walks or bikes to school, you likely know how important it is that he or she takes the safest route available. This would be a route that limits a child's exposure to heavy traffic and has crosswalks with traffic lights, stop signs or crossing guards. The State ...
Many motorcyclists in the area may have recently gotten their motorcycles out of storage following the winter months. And there are likely more people who are now in the market for their very first motorcycles. So with this in mind, it seems that May is perfect for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Mon...
There is something very liberating about traveling the country in a Recreational Vehicle. And when you take to the road in one of these supersized vehicles, you get to enjoy many perks that are not afforded to those driving a typical passenger car. The most obvious advantage is that rather than h...
While bicycles have long been a preferred form of transportation for the younger crowd, recent years have seen a significant rise in the number of older riders. Perhaps this is because more and more people realize the benefits of staying physically fit. The fact that riding a bicycle is easier on...
The old saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers." In addition to the flowers in May, April showers also bring treacherous driving conditions. While most seasoned Rhode Island drivers are likely well prepared to take on the challenges of spring and summer rains, it never hurts to be reminded...
Much attention has been given to the dangers posed by distracted driving. You likely already understand that when you divert your attention to operate a mobile device while driving that you are not concentrating on the road, which could easily lead to an accident. But the fact is while distracted...
Using a pickup equipped with a camper to go on road trips has several advantages. For one thing, by outfitting your pickup with a camper, you have a very versatile vehicle that you are already familiar with. However, driving your pickup will be very different with a loaded camper on board. And it...
Traumatic brain injuries affect thousands of people in the United States every day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, brain injuries contribute to approximately 30% of deaths in the country. People who live with brain trauma may experience debilitating symptoms...
Dropping a motorcycle can be embarrassing, but it is something that most riders have done at one time or another. If your motorcycle should end up on the ground, hopefully only your pride will be bruised. And while you need to get your vehicle standing again, you should also take a few moments to...
Hang on outdoor enthusiasts; the warmer months are on their way. And this is especially good news if you are ready to lace up the running shoes and resume your jogging routine. Of course, the safest places to put in a few miles are those that are well away from traffic, such as parks or tracks. B...
When someone is injured in a car accident, he or she will undoubtedly endure physical pain and perhaps emotional trauma as well. A motor vehicle collision could seriously alter the complexion of a person's entire life. This is especially true if the result is the need for long-term treatment. Car...
Local municipalities have a duty to make sure that their streets are as safe as possible for pedestrians to cross. This means that traffic lights should always function and traffic signs should always be visible. Moreover, if it comes to the attention of a local government that a specific area is...
While we are still trudging through the winter months, you may be making your plans for a spring or summer road trip. Of course, any vacation that involves driving long distances requires careful preparation. However, if your intent is to travel by RV, then you have even more issues to consider t...
While the United States has a very extensive and functional highway and road system, our thoroughfares are primarily constructed to accommodate cars, trucks and other large vehicles. This makes sense as these vehicles represent the highest percentage of traffic. However, road conditions are far f...
Last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released statistics pertaining to fatal pedestrian traffic accidents. From the NHTSA's statistics, it is possible to draw inferences regarding who may be at greatest risk when walking near roads and streets. The vast majority of fatal ...
Most everyone knows it is important to reduce speed and drive carefully when proceeding through areas where road work is being done. While slowing down may be inconvenient, doing so can greatly reduce the likelihood of being in a collision. According to statistics available on the Federal Highway...
Winter is in full force in the northeast and snow and ice is a common sight throughout the region. But no matter how severe the conditions may get, Rhode Islanders still have to get on with the business of living their lives, even if the streets and sidewalks are treacherously slick. And sometime...
Taking to the road in an RV allows travelers the freedom to go where they want and stay as long as they want. On the downside, RVs are very large and can limit your ability to go to places that are more accommodating to smaller vehicles. As such, some people opt to hitch a trailer to their RV and...
Product liability is when a manufacturer, or seller, becomes liable for placing a defective product into the hands of the consumer, causing injuries. There are three theories of liability regarding product liability including strict liability, breach of warranty and negligence. Also, the responsi...
All cyclists, be they beginners who are still using training wheels or experienced riders who have peddled for years, must ride safely. Certainly, there are many precautions that riders can employ to avoid being hurt. But what are the essentials that every rider should know? On its website, the L...
The holiday season has drawn to a close and hopefully we can look back on this year's festivities with fondness. But as jovial as the holiday season can be, this time of year also contains no less than four of the most dangerous holiday periods of the year for motor vehicle travel. The days on or...
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