A traumatic brain injury can have a host of impacts on a victim. While some of these are physical, there are also some emotional changes that might come after an injury of this type. Coping with the emotional impacts of the TBI can be rather difficult, and they may...
Losing a limb is catastrophic in many ways
Limb loss can occur for several different reasons. In most cases, people lose a limb because of medical conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, vehicle accidents can also lead to the amputation of a limb. In addition to the injury itself, losing...
Why insurance isn’t always enough after a spinal cord injury
Motor vehicle liability insurance is a critical protection that makes it reasonably safe for people to drive on public roads. If you get into a crash caused by another driver, you at least know that there should be insurance benefits for the damage to your vehicle and...
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...
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...
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...
No matter who makes the error that leads to your injuries, they should pay for the consequences
Warm weather makes it easy to decide which vehicle you want to drive. You used your van in the winter months while it was wet and windy, but now that you have a nice coastal breeze, you’re ready to be out on your motorcycle. What you couldn’t have expected was that a...