Mobile wheelchair users face a higher risk of injury during pedestrian travel. Unlike other pedestrians, they are often less able to react to dangerous situations because they lack mobility. People who know how to travel safely in their mobile wheelchair can minimize...

A motorcyclist should always wear the safest helmet possible whenever he or she rides on the open road. Some important features of a helmet, such as the safety ratings and sizing, may be hard to know when you first shop for one. However, learning more about them can...

If you sustained serious injuries in a car, truck or motorcycle accident or in some other incident that another person’s negligence caused, you may be unable to work. As a result, you may fall behind on your bills and struggle to afford the most basic costs of living,...

Some people must use a wheelchair for the rest of their lives. However, you may only need a wheelchair for a temporary period while you recover from surgery or another health condition. Safety is still a crucial factor as you choose the type of wheelchair you want to...

You injured yourself recently, and now you cannot work. Bill collectors want their payments, and you must tend to your financial health. What should you do?  Securian Financial offers tips for paying bills after an injury. While waiting to see how your injury case...

If you were recently bitten by a dog, you could have a wide range of hardships to work through. From scarring and an infected wound to mental trauma and financial problems, these incidents are often serious and cause a great deal of harm. However, some victims are...

You may drop by your neighborhood grocery store once or twice a week. While walking through the aisles, your attention is more often on the shelves than on the floor.  However, slip-and-fall accidents are common in grocery stores and slippery floors are often the...

If you get hurt in a car crash, the cost of the care you need may pale in comparison to the secondary consequences of the injury. The worse you get hurt, the harder it may be for you to get back to work quickly. Lost wages are often a major contributing factor to the...

Getting around in a wheelchair is often not nearly as easy as it should be, and the design of a sidewalk and a roadway can certainly lead to an accident. This could be incredibly serious, so it’s important to know what hazards to watch out for when you're traveling. ...