Increased Evidence of Serious Football Player Brain Injury Found in New Study
During the past few years, brain injuries and the effects felt by National Football League (NFL) players have come into increased focus. As reported by CBS News, a new study from Scientific Reports has provided further evidence that the repeated head injuries suffered by football players frequently leads to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
During the study, 13 retired football players suffering from neurological problems underwent brain imaging scans. Results showed unusual activity linked to the amount of times they suffered a head injury during their sport. According to the lead author of the study, there is a strong link between levels of brain abnormality and head impacts that are bad enough to take a player out of a game.
Drive Safe in Winter Weather
Winter is right around the corner and that means the roads will soon be slick with snow, slush, and ice. No longer will New Yorkers be able to make a mad rush through the morning and evening commutes without putting themselves at serious risk of an auto accident. Now’s a good time for all motorists in the soon-to-be snowy city to prepare for the oncoming climate change and remind themselves of some key winter driving safety tips.
Make Preparations
Make a checklist of all the things you would need in case you get stuck in your car during a winter storm. You should include these items in your emergency inventory: extra clothing for warmth, a flashlight, a windshield scraper, jumper cables, tire chains, a bag of salt, blankets, food, and water. Also be sure to always have your gas tank filled up halfway during the winter.
How Do You Know When an Insurance Company is Cheating You?
We all want to think that insurance companies, especially our own, are there to protect us and our best interests, but that is not typically the case.
Insurance adjusters and companies have two goals: maximize profits and minimize compensation payouts. To do this, they will do everything they can to settle with you for less than you deserve or even completely deny your claim. If you’ve been dealing with an insurance adjuster after an auto accident or other incident, stay aware of these warning signs. If the insurance company is doing any or all of these things, they are trying to manipulate you. In that case, you may want to get an attorney on your side. The insurance company may become much more cooperative once they realize they have to deal with a lawyer instead of you.