Although it may not be as common as soft tissue injuries and broken bones, amputation is a risk when motor vehicles collide. People can lose a limb or an extremity and will require both trauma care and rehabilitative support so that they can adjust to life after such...
Going to the grocery store or even a friend’s house doesn’t seem like an especially hazardous activity. Unfortunately, slips, trips and falls can occur at any time and in any location. If you slip, trip or fall on someone else’s property, it’s important to take the...
Serious car crashes can cause catastrophic injuries that can result in hundreds of thousands of dollars or more in medical expenses. Sometimes, a crash victim needs care and treatment for months, years or even the rest of their lives. They may be unable to continue...
There’s no question that being involved in an accident with a large, commercial truck can be devastating. Not only is the likelihood of serious, life-altering injuries possible, but many accidents also result in fatalities. Some of the injuries you are likely to...
If you are involved in an accident with another car, large truck or even slip and fall, you may suffer all types of injuries. A common injury in all these accidents occurs to your back. Unfortunately, many accident-caused back injuries are severe and impact your...
Trucking is a dream job for many Americans and one that can be achieved with a bit of training and hard work. It seems like an easy job, driving on the open roads, with the wind in your face and the radio on your favorite channel. What truckers don't realize are the...
If you’re walking down the street and a strange dog approaches you, you probably know not to reach out to it or to bother it. If it appears friendly, you might try to check for its collar and tags, but that’s a time when you need to be wary. Sometimes, dogs that...
High-profile attacks on joggers could give you the impression that the biggest danger when out running comes from someone lying in wait. Yet the truth is, the biggest threat to your safety comes from motorists. So, while going out for a run has a lot of health...
Every activity you partake in each day relies on your vision. You need it to do your job as well as have fun with your loved ones. Our eyes are so important, yet we often take them for granted. Unfortunately, you’ve been involved in a road traffic collision, which has...
Winter has prevented you from heading out on your motorbike. You packed it away in storage, deciding it simply wasn’t worth the risk. Now, the weather is finally starting to turn, and you’re excited to get back out there. While getting around on two wheels can be...