Accidents & Incidents

Healing is possible after a brain injury. This is especially true with prompt medical care, and much of that healing may happen in the first few weeks or months after the injury. But many people run into a sort of plateau where it doesn’t seem like the injury is...

Ever since basic artificial intelligence (AI) software became publicly available, people have explored various applications for the technology. Quite a few people relish the idea of having AI take over high-risk human functions, like operating motor vehicles. There...

After an aviation accident, you may hear that investigators are looking for black box data. Maybe they have found the black box at the crash site and they’re analyzing that data. Perhaps they believe that the key to understanding why the accident occurred is stored...

A concussion is, indeed, a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Understanding the nature of concussions and their classification as TBIs is important for both victims and those supporting them. This knowledge can guide appropriate medical treatment and legal action,...

Anesthesia has arguably done more to transform modern medicine than anything else – including penicillin. Anesthesia enables countless surgeries and procedures to take place that people couldn’t otherwise endure. However, the administration of anesthesia is a...

Head injuries cover a broad spectrum of medical issues. Someone could experience a headache, migraine, bruise or cut on their head, which is frequently easily treatable. However, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can lead to life-long difficulties for victims. There are...

It’s well-known that the aviation industry is safer than driving, and this is true. Plane crashes are relatively uncommon, especially among large aircraft. Statistically speaking, it is much more dangerous to drive your car during your daily commute than it is to take...

Surgical procedures are perhaps the most invasive type of medical care available. A highly-trained professional intentionally cuts someone's body to repair damage or remove something that shouldn't be there. Surgery often requires either general or localized...

Runway incursions are incidents where unauthorized aircraft, vehicles or people are on an active runway. These incidents are an undeniably hazardous reality. Understanding the common reasons why incursions occur is important for preventing them, better ensuring the...

There are, of course, examples of catastrophic airliner accidents leading to numerous injuries and fatalities. Commercial planes do sometimes go down or get into accidents on the runway. But overall, these types of accidents are relatively rare. It is much more likely...