After suffering from a car crash, injuries to the head, neck and back will often surface. In particular, head injuries can pose a problem, especially the more serious traumatic brain injuries (TBI). It is important for people to know potential signs that might...
Can a car accident cause permanent hearing loss?
Even though you probably do not spend much time thinking about your ability to hear, hearing plays a crucial part in virtually everything you do. While you may expect to experience some hearing loss as you age, a serious car accident may cause permanent hearing loss...
Safety changes could have prevented conductor’s death
A 26-year-old Massachusetts woman died when she fell under an Amtrak train at a Westerly, RI station. A safety expert suggests that Amtrak could have prevented her death. Amtrak is still investigating the accident. Safety expert says the fall was preventable A rail...
What information should you gather after a car accident?
The steps you take after a motor vehicle accident may help or hurt your legal case. How should you document the scene to build your legal claim? AARP explains what information to gather after a car collision and how to document the scene. Learn how to paint a picture...
Is it workers’ compensation or a personal injury claim?
An injury may force you to make changes in your lifestyle. Even if you recover, the time spent out of work may stress your bank account and personal relationships. Recouping lost wages medical payments may help, but should you file a workers' compensation claim or...
What makes an open compound fracture dangerous?
Any bone injury may prove painful and difficult. However, one that is open may become dangerous if not attended to properly. Open compound fractures often occur during a traumatic event such as a car accident. The bone not only breaks but breaks out through the skin,...
Scaffolding incidents cause an estimated 4,500 injuries annually
When you make your living as a Massachusetts construction worker or in a similar role, you may rely on scaffolds when you need to perform work high off the ground. These temporary elevated platforms may be a necessary part of business, but they are also quite...
How do head injuries affect your relationships?
After suffering from a moderate or severe head injury - or a mild but complicated one - you will likely see many changes in your life. Some of them will come and go in a few weeks or months, while others may last for years or even remain with you forever. These...
How do doctors diagnose spinal cord injures?
After suffering harm because of another's negligence, you have injuries to investigate. You feel twinges of pain in your back. Did you suffer a spinal cord injury? Mayo Clinic explains how medical professionals diagnose spinal cord harm. Ensure you know the extent of...
Why are broken ribs so dangerous?
You risk cracking or breaking one or more of your ribs any time you sustain trauma to your chest. As the Mayo Clinic explains, broken ribs are a common result of motor vehicle accidents, falls and sports injuries. As you might expect, cracked ribs, while extremely...
