Everything You Need to Know About Blunt Force Head Trauma
A brain injury can cause lifelong consequences, such as problems with memory and concentration and even personality changes. More serious brain injuries may impose permanent brain damage and trigger a cognitive decline, leaving some victims unable to care for themselves…
Dog Breeds That Bite and Injure Most Often
Dogs are known for their loyalty toward their owners, and they make great companions for people of all ages. However, not all dogs are friendly and harmless. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shares that approximately 4.5 million…
Using Big Data to Prevent 18-Wheeler Accidents
Computerized data collection in the commercial trucking industry began in the 1980s, when motor carriers started implementing electronic logging devices (ELDs) to record hours of service data. Today’s more sophisticated telematic solutions can be hardwired to an engine to record…
With Lawsuits Mounting, Juul May Be the Next “Big Tobacco”
This year, vaping titan Juul has been the focus of lawsuit after lawsuit. These cases come on the heels of an outbreak of vaping-related illnesses; as of November 5, 2019, the CDC had received reports of 2,051 cases of vaping…
The State of Cycling Safety in Austin
Cyclists are among some of the most vulnerable road users in Austin — or anywhere. With few physical barriers between riders and other vehicles on the road, cyclists are far more likely to be killed or injured in crashes than…