Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are caused either by a blow to the head or some other injury that causes the brain to crash against the inside of the victim’s skull with a great deal of force. While TBIs happen in all different ways, slip-and-fall accidents are...
Month: February 2020
Children in the car are a major distraction
You can get distracted by almost anything while driving. Maybe you need to put a new destination into your GPS. Maybe you need to make a phone call. Maybe you just want to bring up a new song on your playlist. The list goes on and on. One major distraction that often...
Did you suffer a spinal cord injury?
Many types of accidents can lead to a spinal cord injury. No matter what the cause, the person is likely going to face significant life impacts. The severity of those impacts depends in part on the type of injury the person suffers. Spinal cord injuries are divided...
Not all drunk drivers realize their impairment
The fact that drunk driving is incredibly dangerous is common knowledge, and yet people get arrested every day for getting behind the wheel while under the influence. Some of these people who get arrested know that they're drunk and that their decision could have...
Reading a text takes too long when driving
Texting and driving continue to be an issue because many drivers think they can do it safely. They think they can read a text fast enough to look back up at the road in time to avoid an accident. They know that it’s safer to never look away from the road, but they...
Is it true that some spinal cord injuries can actually heal?
Neck and back injuries are among the most common injuries people suffer in motor vehicle collisions. The momentum of the vehicle and the force of impact can cause strains, fractures and other injuries to the spine, as well as the spinal cord. If you or someone you...