Burn injuries can be classified based on their severity. This classification is used to determine what type of treatment is necessary. It can also tell victims about their potential injuries and the path to recovery. There are four general classifications that are...
Injuries
How a traumatic brain injury can upend someone’s life
Even when motorists practice defensive driving and follow all the rules of the road, there is still a likelihood that they may be involved in a car accident before reaching their destination. Hopefully, any crash that does occur will result in nothing more than some...
Spinal cord injuries and muscle wasting connection newly explored
A recent study led by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has brought to light the extensive impact of spinal cord injuries (SCI) on muscle wasting. This condition, which extends beyond expected muscle loss due to paralysis, presents a rapid and severe...
Potential signs of a collapsed lung
When someone is injured in an accident, they could suffer from a collapsed lung. This makes it difficult or even impossible to breathe. The air that was inside the lung fills the chest cavity instead, forcing the lung to stay closed, even when the person attempts to...
New “daylighting” law aims to make pedestrians and cyclists safer
There’s no question that pedestrians and bicyclists are extremely vulnerable on or near California streets – even in marked crosswalks. According to the Federal Highway Administration, half of traffic-related injuries occur near intersections. Now there’s a new law...
Seatbelts can cause hidden injuries
Seatbelts are one of the most basic – and most important – safety features in modern vehicles. They’re very effective at reducing the severity of injuries in a collision. Unfortunately, seatbelts can also cause injuries in a wreck, and those injuries aren’t always...
What should you know about cycling in OC?
Orange County, California's year-round mild climate and scenic landscapes is a cyclist paradise. Before pedaling along its beautiful coastlines and bustling cities, cyclists should acquaint themselves with local laws, biking infrastructure and safety measures. Orange...
Were you hurt by a defective power tool?
It’s no secret that the construction industry is dangerous. In fact, it is widely regarded as the most dangerous occupation, with numerous injuries and fatalities occurring each year. Accidents on construction sites occur for a number of reasons, but defective power...
Could the “sniff test” guide your loved one’s coma care?
You’re called to the hospital after a loved one has been in an accident only to be told that they’re in a coma. Naturally, the first thing you want to know is whether they’re going to wake up again – and how long that might take. Up until recently, the best that...
What pedestrians should know about California’s new jaywalking law
Even though it might have seemed like crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or intersection controlled by traffic signs or lights in California has always been legal, it hasn’t. That changed, at least to some degree on Jan. 1 of this year when the “The Freedom to...