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...
Injuries
Identifying and avoiding 3 common construction site hazards
Working construction is backbreaking and grueling. A day on the site can turn catastrophic, however, when a misstep by a fellow employee creates a safety concern. Do you know the three most common causes of injury on a construction site? Identifying these things may...
What life is like with a spinal cord injury
A spinal cord injury can be debilitating. Whether you have a spinal cord injury because of a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall or some other type of incident, you may have trouble adjusting to your new normal. Spinal cord damage can cause long-lasting pain,...
Bicycle accidents and brain injury
There are many perks associated with living in California, and one of them is the fact that you can ride your bicycle year-round. This also means California’s cyclists face year-round injury risks, however, and these risks become even more pronounced when cyclists...
Common causes of burn injuries
Personal injuries range from traumatic brain injuries to medical errors. One type that easily can fall under the radar is burns. A burn may seem commonplace or not as serious as other bodily harm, but it can have lasting consequences beyond just scarring. Second- and...
Can your hip replacement kill you?
If you underwent a hip replacement in California before 2014, you should be aware that in all likelihood you have a metal-on-metal medical device in your body. If you do, it could be infiltrating your organs and tissues with metal debris that ultimately could kill...