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...
Missouri Law Blog
How inadequate staffing puts nursing home patients in danger
People move into nursing homes in Missouri because they have challenging medical issues that their family members can't manage or because they have no one nearby to provide them with daily support. Those with Alzheimer's disease or prone to falls will require...
Bedsores can be a warning sign of nursing home abuse or neglect
Bedsores can technically develop at any stage in someone's life if they are immobile. However, people largely associate bedsores with older adults who have limited mobility and live in nursing homes. Medical professionals also call bedsores "pressure ulcers" or...
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...
The connection between car crashes and amputations
Although the actual crash that occurs when two vehicles collide may only last for a fraction of a second, the impact can cause devastating injuries. Someone's placement at the time of a crash and the types of vehicles involved in the wreck can both have major...
What is negligent security at a business or rental property?
When visiting a friend for a housewarming party at their new apartment or meeting up with coworkers for drinks after finishing a big project, people expect to visit public spaces with minimal personal risk. Unfortunately, many people get mugged in the parking lots of...
Distracted driving leads to some of the worst collisions
Driving is a high-demand activity that requires people to pay close attention to their surroundings and respond as quickly as possible to changing circumstances. All it takes is a few seconds of delay for a situation to change and put someone at risk of a potentially...
2 safety mistakes that increase the risk of semitruck collisions
Most drivers are very aware of large vehicles, like semitrucks, in traffic. It is hard to ignore a vehicle that is twice as tall and multiple times longer than the average passenger vehicle, and people are aware of how the crashes these vehicles cause are among the...
How motorists prove fault after a serious car wreck
Figuring out who is to blame for a crash can be a challenge, as there are many people who simply do not wish to accept personal responsibility for their own bad choices. Some of those people have a hard time even being honest with themselves, while others might lie to...
Why people fail to notice signs of crash-related brain injuries
There are certain injuries that are obvious immediately after a crash. Someone with a gash in their forehead will bleed profusely, making it clear that they will require medical evaluation and stitches. Someone with a bad fracture may not be able to lift themselves...