Accidents, whether caused by vehicle collisions, industrial incidents or other unforeseen events, can lead to severe injuries. In some extreme cases, these injuries can necessitate the amputation of a limb to save the individual's life or to improve their quality of...
Personal Injury
Watch for signs of spinal myelopathy after a fall
Even though slip-and-fall accidents are alarmingly common in the U.S., many fall-related injuries are minor. That is not always the case, however. According to the National Council on Aging, falls send roughly 3 million Americans to the emergency room every year, with...
What are the effects of severe burns?
Getting a burn injury of any degree of severity can cause a person to halt their life. However, the more severe a burn injury, the bigger of a life impact it has. What are the particular effects associated with severe burns, and how do those impacts work? Second...
Who is liable for a dog bite injury in Pennsylvania?
Dog bite injury cases are typically straightforward, with a clearly liable party. That is because Pennsylvania is a strict liability state, meaning dog owners are nearly always liable. Dog owner liability According to the legal concept of strict liability, the dog...
What are crush injury incidents?
Crush injuries are among the most severe injuries that a person could experience in his or her lifetime. These injuries can occur in any situation but often happen in fields of construction or other industrial areas. What should you know about these incidents and the...
Property owners and the freezing point of water: What to know
During the winter, property owners must be aware of the dangers of slipping on ice for those visiting their homes. In general, water freezes at 32 degrees, but that does not happen instantly. A variety of factors can influence how quickly water will freeze and create...
What are the possible complications following a concussion?
Concussions are traumatic injuries to your brain following a jolt or blow to the head. Unfortunately, car accidents often result in concussions due to the crash's impact. After a concussion diagnosis, recovery may take longer if you have any common complications....
Should you accept the first settlement offer after an injury?
After suffering a life-altering injury, you might find yourself in a seemingly endless cycle of hospital visits and insurance calls. You want the cycle to end quickly so you can move on with your life, so you may even accept the insurance company's initial settlement...
How you can handle medication errors
If you are taking medication, you should be mindful of pharmaceutical errors. These errors can range from taking the wrong drug to taking the wrong dose. While it is good to talk to a medical professional about the medications you use, even professionals make...
How can you manage spasticity after a spinal cord injury?
Following a spinal cord injury, you may require extensive rehabilitation to adapt to post-accident life and optimize your recovery. Spasticity is a type of muscle overactivity that happens when you have a spinal cord injury that disrupts the communication between your...