The Tricky Thing About TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
DEBILITATING, BUT IT’S DIFFICULT TO PROVE WORKPLACE CONNECTION
Medical researchers are just now beginning to understand just how extensive traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may be. New studies indicate that far more people have experienced a TBI than they or their doctors know. While much of the data comes from studying athletes and veterans, it’s becoming clear TBIs may also be a serious problem among workers who experience on-the-job accidents. However, it’s challenging to connect the effects of a TBI to a workplace incident. This means that many Ohioans may be missing out on much-needed workers’ compensation benefits. If you suspect you may have suffered a TBI on the job, there are a few things you should know. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate there are approximately 2.5 million TBI-related ER visits each year across the U.S. Around 250,000 people are hospitalized for TBIs annually, and over 50,000 die due to brain injuries. Accounting for nearly half of all TBIs seen in the ER are falls, followed by being struck by an object and motor vehicle crashes. While data for workplace TBIs isn’t available, it’s estimated there are approximately 1,200 work-related fatalities caused by a TBI each year, and let’s not forget the thousands more that don’t result in death. Half of work-related TBI deaths are among employees in the construction, transportation, farming, forestry, and fishing industries.
Falls, being struck by objects, and vehicle accidents cause many injuries across the country to workers from all industries, causing everything from broken bones to serious TBIs. The problem is, brain injuries are often overlooked as more obvious injuries are treated.
Symptoms of a TBI — such as headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, and fatigue —may not develop for several days or weeks after the accident. Because of this, many people fail
to get the proper medical treatment they need to prevent more severe problems later. And by that point, it’s often difficult to prove that the workplace accident caused the brain injury to qualify for workers’compensation. If you’re experiencing the effects of a traumatic brain injury following a workplace accident, you need legal and medical assistance soon to connect the injury to the accident. This is essential for your workers’compensation claim. Call the team at Monast Law Office at 614-515-2595 today to schedule a free consultation and receive your entitled benefits!
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EVERYTHING POPCORN
Everything is the best bagel flavor. This is not a matter of debate. Sprinkle the seasoning on popcorn for a delicious snack that will have people asking,“What does this remind me of?”
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup popcorn kernels 2 tablespoons flaky sea salt 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
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2 teaspoons granulated garlic 2 teaspoons granulated onion
1/3 cup canola oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds. Shake skillet often and cook until white seeds are golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and add garlic, onion, and salt. 2. In a large saucepan, combine popcorn kernels and oil. Cook over medium-high heat, covered, until corn kernels start to pop. Once popping, continue cooking and shaking the pan intermittently until popping ceases, about 3–5 minutes. 3. Transfer popcorn to a large mixing bowl. Pour in butter and toss to coat. Finally, add seasoning, toss again, and serve.
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