Building a Home. Although the materials and construction techniques of English and Wampanoag houses were different, their functions were the same. Dwellings were the hub of family life, providing protection from the elements as well as space for work, recreation and storage.
Suffer a Head Injury from a Bicycle Accident in NYC? More than 75 percent of all fatal New York City bicycle accidents result from head injury and nearly 50 percent of bicycle injuries treated in emergency room involve head injuries. Although the use of a helmet can significantly reduce the risk, severe head trauma can still occur as the result of being hit by a motor vehicle while riding a bike.
Falls account for over 8 million hospital emergency room visits, representing the leading cause of visits (21.3%). Slips and falls account for over 1 million visits, or 12% of total falls. Fractures are the most serious consequences of falls and occur in 5% of all people who fall. Slips and falls do not constitute a primary cause of fatal occupational injuries, but represent the primary cause of lost days from work. Slips and falls are the leading cause of workersâ compensation claims and are the leading cause of occupational injury for people aged 55 years and older.