It’s sometimes hard to consider where countries actually rank in road accident deaths. For instance, if the United States has 40,000 deaths in one year, that sounds massive to a country with a population of 10 million. But the United States has over 300 million...
Year: 2020
Don’t neglect the mental health impacts of spinal cord injuries
People who suffer a spinal cord injury have a lot to deal with all at once. Making the necessary changes to their lives can be rather challenging, especially because it is so sudden and encompasses so many aspects of their life. This can lead to mental health impacts...
What are the common types of catastrophic injuries?
Living with a new disability and catastrophic injury is difficult. You may never be able to live the life you had before you were injured. Whether your injuries are a result of a car crash or violence, you’re still the one who is left with wounds that may never...
Getting the compensation you need after hurricane damage
Hurricanes are some of the most damaging natural occurrences in the world. Hurricanes destroy trees, damage infrastructure and compromise the structural integrity of houses. Recently, the entire country watched breathlessly as two hurricanes came dangerously close to...
Many complications can occur with a spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injuries from events like motorcycle crashes or slip-and-fall incidents may heal without future issues; however, it’s also possible that these injuries are permanent. Living life with a damaged spinal cord isn’t easy. Challenges, such as changes in...
Don’t apologize after a car accident
For some people, apologizing after a car accident just feels natural. They’re sorry that it happened. They wish it hadn’t. They want to express their concern and compassion to the other driver. It’s not that this compassion-based mindset isn’t a good one to have....
Does adrenaline actually mask pain?
One problem that people sometimes face after a car accident is that they think they are fine when they have really suffered serious injuries. They may not feel those injuries in the moment. People often refer to adrenaline, saying that it can mask pain and that the...
Make a claim if you’ve been hit by a drunk driver
The last thing you expected to deal with today was a serious crash because of a drunk driver. It’s the middle of the afternoon, so you never would have expected someone to be driving drunk. Unfortunately, as you turned onto the street in your residential neighborhood,...
Do accidents really happen more often close to home?
You may have heard that most serious accidents take place relatively close to the injured person’s home. This fact is often stated to combat the idea that drivers on unfamiliar roads are going to crash more often. But is it really true? In the big picture, it is. When...
Have you taught your children about dog bite safety yet?
Many children are naturally drawn to any animals that they encounter, which includes dogs. Sadly, dogs can be a source of risk, especially for small children. You may have already had to teach your children about waiting before they approach a stranger's dog in public...