Injuries

As the back-to-school season approaches, parents are making necessary arrangements for their children to have a successful academic year. Many parents are also faced with the decision of how their children will commute to school. Allowing kids to walk or cycle to...

There are several reasons why experts classify traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) as catastrophic injuries. First is how profound the consequences of such injuries can be. The cost of medical care can range from five to seven figures depending on numerous details about...

If you suffer a head injury, such as after you’re involved in a car accident, it may leave you feeling fatigued. Many people are tempted to sleep, but others around them may tell them that it’s dangerous to do so. They’ll try to keep them up and warn them that...

The prospect of a spinal cord injury frightens most people. People dislike the idea of losing motor control and physical sensation in parts of their bodies. Many worry about the possibility of being dependent on assistive technology or other people for the challenges...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...