Construction work is dangerous for a variety of different reasons. Construction professionals often need to be on the job even during times of severe weather. They work with dangerous equipment and at significant elevations. Construction workers frequently command...
Brain injuries can have a devastating impact on someone's life. A survivor with a brain injury may have major medical expenses. They might struggle to maintain gainful employment and may even notice changes in their closest relationships. Traumatic brain injuries...
The average person has a difficult time recognizing the signs of internal injuries. People overestimate their ability to notice such injuries and can make mistakes when they or someone they know gets hurt in a serious incident, like a motor vehicle collision....
Most people understand that construction work is a high-risk career. Many New York City construction workers, in particular, often have to do their jobs at significant elevations and year-round even when the weather is quite blustery. They work with dangerous tools...
A concussion or traumatic brain injury can have a major impact on someone's daily lived experience. They might need to spend weeks in the hospital and undergo physical therapy. Some people have to change jobs or require medical support for the rest of their lives in...
Safety is of utmost importance in the construction industry’s high-risk environment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays a crucial role in safeguarding workers from potential hazards. However, ill-fitting PPE can compromise effectiveness, leading to serious...
Factors outside of an individual's control directly influence how consequential a brain injury may ultimately be. The way in which they incur the injury, any pre-existing traumatic injuries they may have suffered and also their economic circumstances and, therefore,...
There are many reasons why people fear traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). One is that they often result in permanent injuries that will require extensive medical support and can limit someone's future career opportunities. The other is that they are very expensive for...
Major technological advances can have safety implications far beyond their original concerns. Experts in many industries have started discussing how artificial intelligence (AI) could revolutionize different human endeavors. Researchers and software engineers predict...
The human brain is a delicate but powerful organ. It controls the entire body and has the ability to adjust to a surprising variety of situations, but it is very susceptible to injury in certain scenarios. Car crashes, falls and workplace incidents, like drownings and...