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Traditional bike helmets are intended to prevent skull fractures, but that's not the only way your brain can be injured in an accident. Alongside any direct hit to the head, you could also experience a strong rotational force that can shake the brain inside your head....

Ford Motor Company is recalling about 550,000 trucks and SUVs sold in North America for what the company hopes is a minor safety issue. The vehicles may have been built without the "third pawl required for seat-back strength." A pawl is a curved lever that engages...

If you own a MacBook Pro, especially the 15.4-inch variety, you should be aware that the batteries can overheat and catch fire.Apple issued a recall on some models in June, saying that, “in a limited number of older generation 15-inch MacBook Pro units, the battery...

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It doesn't matter what you do for a living: Everybody is at risk of suffering an injury while on the job. While some professions, such as construction, may present more of an obvious risk, any employer in Alabama with at least five employees must have workers'...

The birth of a new baby should be an exciting time for the expectant parents. As long as everything goes as planned, that is usually the case. But every year, thousands of newborns suffer injuries during the course of the birth.These birth injuries can range in type...

Truck drivers spend hours behind the wheel cruising across every part of America, from the highways of major cities to the two-lane roads that carve through the rural countryside. No matter where the job takes them, truckers must always be monitoring how rested they...

Have you ever looked down at your new baby and realized their fragility? When you hold your infant in your arms, it is so easy to understand how much they need your careful attention. Even the slightest bump could cause serious harm.How do you trust someone else with...

You plug in your phone. You walk away. The only thing you expect that charger to do is bring your phone battery back up to full power. The last thing you expect it to do is shock you, or worse, start on fire.  Of course, that is exactly what happened to several...

Many people consider Memorial Day Weekend the unofficial start to summer. The sun is warm and the waters of our state’s lakes are ready for boaters. Time on the lake is a tradition people look forward to, but it’s important to remember to be on the lookout for...