Car accidents are traumatic events that can lead to various injuries, one of the most serious being those involving the spinal cord. Spinal cord injuries can have life-altering consequences, affecting a person's mobility and overall quality of life. Consider the...
When you get in the car to go somewhere, you likely do what you can to follow the rules of the road and drive safely. But the same is not true for every driver on the road with you, and many drivers become distracted by their phones and other situations. According to...
Following a catastrophic injury, like a traumatic brain injury, it is normal to feel unsure about your future. The accident can leave you with psychological trauma, and the TBI can change how you think, feel and express your emotions. Traumatic brain injuries can lead...
Accidents cause injuries, some of which may require life-saving measures. However, one that you may not immediately consider in that category is a broken leg. In some instances, a broken bone may require the most extreme intervention to save the rest of the body from...
Even though law enforcement agencies take drunk driving seriously, too many motorists continue to drive under the influence of alcohol. When they do, innocent individuals often pay the price. In fact, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 926 people suffer...
Truck accidents are incredibly devastating, and it is usually the smaller vehicle and their occupants who suffer the most. Unfortunately, many of these crashes are due to companies pushing their drivers too hard to meet impossible deadlines. Trucking companies are...
Car accidents are a common occurrence on our roads and highways. Unfortunately, these incidents often result in severe injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Even a minor fender-bender can cause a TBI. It is crucial to seek medical attention after a car...
Exhaustion can lead to a whole host of unpleasant side effects and impact various areas of your life. One side effect of extreme fatigue you may experience and not necessarily realize is something called microsleep. What is this phenomenon, and how can it lead to a...
The aftermath of a spinal cord injury is one of long hospital stays, longer recoveries and often a lifetime's worth of adjustment to a new normal. Hospital stays and physical therapy demand a lot of time and attention, alongside the financial burden many SCI victims...
There are millions of car accidents in the U.S. every single year. While many of these leave drivers with no injuries, too many others cause catastrophic bodily damage. Unfortunately, the symptoms of some catastrophic injuries might not appear until days or even weeks...