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...
Injuries
3 things to know about spinal cord injuries
People who are involved in automobile crashes or falls may suffer from spinal cord injuries due to the severity of the impact and the manner in which it affects the body. These injuries can be very serious. When you seek medical care, the doctor is going to look at...
2 reasons burn injuries can have a lasting financial impact
When people talk about the severity of burn injuries, their focus is often on the aesthetic impact. Burns very frequently cause scars, even with surgical intervention. While it is true that visible burn injuries can affect someone's mental health, self-esteem and...
3 things you should know about brain injuries
Brain injuries can range from minor annoyances to catastrophic injuries that significantly impact a person’s future. Even when the injury is minor, it’s still problematic because multiple injuries can lead to major issues. Understanding some basic information about...
What you need to know about mood changes after brain injuries
When television shows or movies want to depict a traumatic brain injury (TBI), they often show people bleeding from the nose or dramatically losing consciousness. While those symptoms do occur, the early warning signs and lasting symptoms of brain injuries are often...
A dislocated shoulder can have serious complications
Many people do not realize how much they use certain parts of their body until they cannot. For example, reaching for objects and generally moving your arm may seem like an involuntary movement because it is so natural. However, after a car accident dislocated your...
What you should know about traumatic brain injuries
When a person suffers a traumatic brain injury, it can have devastating, lifelong consequences. This kind of injury can affect every part of a person's life, including career, relationships and just normal day-to-day activities that many of us take for granted. It is...
What lies ahead following burn injuries?
You may be enduring some of the most painful procedures you can imagine as you recover in the hospital from your burn injuries. The images of the fire or accident that resulted in your burns replay in your mind, and you may have little else to do but lie there and...
The critical moments following a spinal cord injury
If your loved one was recently in an accident that caused first responders to suspect a spinal cord injury, you may have witnessed some frightening and confusing activity. In such situations, the first concern of medical responders is typically to clear the victim's...
Long-term complications of traumatic brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries are unfortunately common. The leading causes of TBI include auto collisions, falls and being struck by objects. While some TBI cases resolve within weeks or months, others have long-lasting effects. Victims with moderate to severe TBI may...