Individuals that have been in an accident and had a blow to the head may not feel the effects of a brain injury until months after the incident. The accident may be minor but the repercussions can be enormous. Many brain injuries require years, and sometimes a lifetime, of rehabilitation. Medical bills quickly add up… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2010
Avoiding Bicycle Accidents in Wisconsin
Each year there are over 1,000 Wisconsin bicycle accidents that result in serious injury. In the majority of these accidents the driver of the automobile is at fault for causing or contributing to the crash. Fortunately, bicycle accidents in Wisconsin have declined over the past several years. Many believe this decrease is due to an… Read more »
Kid Bicycle Accidents – Helmets Protect Against Head Injury
The single most important thing you can do to reduce serious injury among children riding bicycles, skateboards, and rollerblades is to make sure they are wearing a helmet every time they set out to ride. Here are some statistics to drive home the point: Each year, approximately 140 children are killed on bikes. Children sustain… Read more »
Wisconsin Motorcycle Accidents Without Helmets
According to the 2009 National Occupant Protection Use Survey (NOPUS), use of motorcycle helmets in 2009 was 67%, up from 63% in 2008. In the past five years, motorcycle helmet use has been increasing from 48% in 2005 to 67% in 2009. The 2009 survey also found that helmet use in States that require all… Read more »