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As more and more people seek out alternative modes of transportation—bicycles, ride-sharing, public transit—traveling by foot is becoming increasingly popular. Not only is being a pedestrian a healthier option than most, it’s likely the most cost-effective. With over 4,000 deaths and 70,000 injuries in the US each year, it’s a misnomer to believe walking is the safest form of transportation. […]
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It only takes a minute. You could be walking along, minding your own business, when a ferocious dog suddenly sets upon you like a lightning bolt falling out of the sky. Dog bites are serious injuries which can lead to long-term physical and psychological damage. According to the Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society, “approximately 1.6 million U.S. patients were reported with […]
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No matter if someone is a full-grown adult or just a child, a dog bite can be a disturbing event. Not only can dog bites cause severe injuries, they can effect long-lasting, traumatic neuroses that can negatively impact a person’s life for years afterward. Cynophobia In short, Cynopobia is the fear of dogs. Cynophobia is often listed as the most […]
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A back injury is one of the most persistent and debilitating injuries a person can suffer from an automobile accident. Back injuries run the gamut from low-grade strains to the more severe herniated disks and spinal cord damage, both of which require surgery and extensive recovery periods. If you’ve been in a car accident and feel you may have suffered […]
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Every year close to five million Americans are bitten by animals, the majority being dog bites. Close to 300,000 of these people end up in the hospital and find themselves facing years of rehabilitation and reconstructive surgery. With 83 million dogs in the U.S. alone, attacks and bites are a common reality. The fifth most common reason children visit emergency […]
