MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. While the greatest immediate injury risk your cell phone poses involves distracted driving, the possibility that cell phones can pose a cancer risk has re-entered the news. According to Scientific American, cell phones emit a non-ionizing radio frequency radiation that can heat up tissues by exciting the tissue’s molecules.
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Could Accelerated Bridge Construction Lead to More Injuries and Bridge Collapses?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Accelerated bridge construction is a new construction technique that was employed in the construction of the pedestrian bridge that collapsed in Miami near Florida International University. Could this new construction method put other people and other cities at risk? When it comes to construction, there are a lot of risks that can beRead More
Balancing Teacher Safety and Students’ Civil Rights
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Students have a right to enjoy safe learning environments free of gun violence, interpersonal violence, verbal violence, and fear. However, many school districts have to walk a delicate balance between taking violent and potentially dangerous students out of the classroom and fighting the possible racial bias of teachers. As Minneapolis’s school districts haveRead More
Can I Collect Money for My Partner’s Injury?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. If you work full-time and you are injured in a car accident, you’ll have the right to seek damages for your lost wages. This money ensures that you and your family can make ends meet as you recover from your accident. However, if you are a stay-at-home parent or if you are aRead More
Uber Health Now Lets Patients Get to the Doctor and Hospital, But Are There Liability Issues?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to the Atlantic, Uber is launching a new product in its ride sharing service arsenal that will allow doctors and hospitals to schedule rides for their patients. The rides can take patients home after medical treatment or schedule pick-ups for patients going to an appointment or to necessary medical care. Doctors willRead More
April 20th: Deadly Day for Car Crashes?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. April 20th is still months away, but some researchers are worried that it may become another deadly day for car accidents, drivers, pedestrians, and bikers. According to Vice, it isn’t clear why 4/20 became a slang term for marijuana use. However, for marijuana users, the day, April 20th, and the hour 4:20, haveRead More
Car Accidents, Depression, and “Text Neck”
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. We’ve heard that there are real risks to overusing our smartphones. By texting and driving and by engaging in distracted driving, we run the risk of getting into a car accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, texting and driving kills 3,477 people each year, and leaves another 391,000 injured. CellRead More
Bruised After a Car Accident? When Is It Serious?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Some accidents can cause death. A lot of accidents cause hospitalizations. Some people need Car Accident Injury Care after their accident. But, it’s worth pointing out that not all car accidents result in serious injuries. Individuals may walk away from a car accident with bruises, scrapes, or whiplash. Even if you think yourRead More
Your Car May Be Spying on You
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. As car companies become more connected to the internet, it also turns out that they become powerful tools for gathering data about their users. The New York Times reports that a modern car can track when you are breaking the law and exceeding the speed limit. Your car can also track your phoneRead More
How the Opioid Epidemic Can Increase Car Accident Risks
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. What do opioids do to the body and mind? While opioids such as Dihydrocodeine 30mg can be effectively used for pain relief, many people use opioids to enjoy the euphoria that comes after injecting the drug. Others may use opioids to avoid the pain of withdrawal. Some individuals become addicted to the drugsRead More









