Most people don’t associate falls with spinal cord injuries. However, falls are the second most common cause of these injuries. (Vehicle crashes are the most common.) According to research published in 2016, same-level falls (such as slipping or tripping and falling...
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Common types of catastrophic injury
The term “catastrophic injury” is used frequently to describe the most debilitating injuries that result from accidents. Often, these are classified as severe brain injuries as well as damages to the spinal cord. However, the term may also be used for any type of...
What kinds of compensation can you get after a serious car accident?
Being involved in a vehicular accident can have a devastating impact on your life. Firstly, it could have a significant effect on your health and well-being. Furthermore, it may cause you to suffer financially because you may have to cover medical bills, your lost...
Ways that vehicles rollover and passengers are ejected
Not all motor vehicle accidents are created equal. When a vehicle rolls over as a result of an accident the risk of being ejected or thrown from the vehicle is very real. These types of accidents often lead to catastrophic injuries and fatalities. According to the...
4 high-risk groups for traumatic brain injuries
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is serious no matter how severe it is. Many people consider concussions to be mild injuries, for instance, but there is plenty of evidence that repeated concussions can lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which can progress...
What steps to take when you see a road-raging driver
Being in a motor vehicle accident shakes you up emotionally and physically. One minute you are driving along uneventfully, then an instant later, another vehicle hits yours. You are suddenly trying to figure out if you or your passengers sustained injuries, if the...
Drowning, entrapment and other pool dangers
California is finally opening back up after more than a year of restrictions on businesses and gatherings. With that in mind, it is highly likely that many Sacramento residents are planning to get away for this Independence Day weekend. Lots of those destinations will...
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy: The fatal condition associated with blows to the head
Some people think that a hit on the head isn’t really a big deal unless the person who receives it loses consciousness. While it’s true that light hits to the head might not do any real damage, there’s a chance that repeated injuries to the head could lead to a fatal...
All motorists must be well rested before driving
People sometimes think that they can drive even when they are sleepy. This isn’t ever a good idea because fatigue can lead to serious wrecks. Unfortunately, there are people who still drive without sufficient rest. Many don’t realize that being awake for 18 hours can...
Crushing injuries may lead to amputation and lasting consequences
Crushing injuries, which are possible in auto accidents or because of accidents due to dangerous property conditions, are life-altering wounds. When someone suffers from a crushing injury, an area of the body is crushed severely and releases dangerous toxins. Those...