Not all brain injuries are the same. There can be drastic differences in severity, for example, or very different causes. One brain injury could happen due to blunt force trauma in a car accident, while another could be due to a lack of oxygen to the brain. One of the...
Injuries
Are Missouri’s dog bite laws favorable to injured victims?
Imagine strolling through the community and enjoying nature when a furry blur lunges at you, teeth bared and ready to attack. Dog bites happen, and the consequences can be devastating for victims. Attacks and bites can result in catastrophic injury, disfigurement,...
3 things to know about fall risks in nursing homes
Nursing home residents count on the staff members to help them care for their daily needs. While some residents need very little assistance, others are at risk of falling. Any fall can lead to catastrophic injuries for these individuals. The residents in nursing...
Serious hidden injuries to look for after a car accident
Car accidents can be very traumatic, both physically and psychologically. While a lot of people survive these accidents and recover, some are seriously injured and unable to return to life as it was before the accident. Ambulance staff usually examine car accident...
What are the long-term health consequences of an electric shock?
While an electric shock is unpleasant, it is often not life-threatening when dealing with low voltages and can be relatively common depending on the line of work you’re in. Those in manufacturing positions, for example, are likely to find themselves more at risk than...
2 secondary expenses that make spinal cord injuries more costly
The first cost people consider after a spinal cord injury will typically be the medical expenses stemming from their treatment. Not only will there be massive medical bills that start piling up immediately after the crash, but spinal cord injuries also typically...
Is recovery possible after a spinal cord injury?
Part of what makes a spinal cord injury so debilitating and expensive is that the consequences are often permanent. Someone who suffers a complete spinal cord injury in a car crash will typically experience a permanent loss of motor function and physical sensation...
How a car crash resulting in brain injury can change your life forever
There are a thousand different injuries that you could suffer as a result of a car accident. You could injure your back and neck through whiplash, or face broken bones and internal bleeding. However, one of the worst injuries you can have is a traumatic brain injury....
The 7 huge mistakes accident victims make (Part 1 of 7)
Huge Mistake #1: Taking the Advice of Friends or FamilyIf you broke your arm, would you go to your friends and family to see if they could make you a cast? Or, would you go to a hospital? Would you ask your brother to help you take out your appendix? Or course not....