•Statistics of size, weight, body structure, gender, strength, and maturity level of an individual.
•Example: High School vs. College Athlete
Severity Index= no. of fatal accidents / total no. of injury accidents
Severity Index= no. of fatal accidents / total no. of injury accidents
depends on severity of the fall and the severity of the injury.
Depends on the severity of their injury.
It depends on the severity of the injury
Running with an injury can be dangerous. Depending on the severity and location of the injury, you could cause further damage by running without allowing time for the injury to heal.
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It's a risk.
Charles Krauthammer suffered a spinal-cord injury in diving accident. The severity of the injury has left him paralyzed and forces him to stay in a wheelchair.
The average cost for a severe injury resulting from a collision can vary widely, but it often ranges from $100,000 to over $1 million, depending on the nature of the injury, medical expenses, rehabilitation, and lost wages. Factors such as the severity of the injury, duration of treatment, and geographic location can significantly influence overall costs. Additionally, long-term care and psychological impacts can further escalate expenses.
The factors that could affect the severity of injury resulting from contact with electricity include the voltage of the electrical current, the duration of exposure, the pathway the current takes through the body, and individual factors such as overall health and pre-existing medical conditions. Additionally, the type of current (AC or DC) and the resistance of the body can also impact the severity of the injury.
Alcohol tends to reduce the severity of head injuries.