Severe head injuries can impact victims in many ways. They demand the most immediate and careful of medical attention in order to avoid more long lasting impacts. Thus, it is important to understand how a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) may end up manifesting....
How does a crush injury affect the body?
Though crush injuries tend to happen more in physically dangerous jobs such as construction work, it is possible for them to happen anywhere, at any time and to any person. Thus, it is important to understand how a crush injury may affect the body, and to what degree...
What are common injuries resulting from slip and falls?
You may believe yourself to have excellent balance, but before you know it you found yourself on the ground while strolling through a store. Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone and can cause serious injuries to the victims. Here is information on common...
How can a back injury impact you?
Suffering from a back injury can end up taking you out of work for a short period of time, and for many people, this is where the concerns end. But in reality, a back injury can actually have a much bigger impact than just missing a few days of work. How do these...
Spinal cord injury statistics
Spinal cord injuries affect thousands of people in the United States. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, every year there are over 17,000 new SCI cases in the U.S. Because SCI do not heal, this means that many more people are still living...
How much can you receive for pain and suffering in Massachusetts?
An injury can have significant financial consequences for you and your family, leading to lost wages and mounting medical bills. When the injury is someone else’s fault, you can often seek compensation to help cover these financial strains. An injury can also cause a...
What are the symptoms of an intracranial hematoma?
Individuals who experience slip-and-fall incidents may come away with a variety of injuries, but few are as potentially serious as an intracranial hematoma. According to the Mayo Clinic, this occurs when blood pools inside one's skull upon the sudden breakage of a...
What should you do if you encounter an aggressive dog?
While it is up to pet owners to maintain control over their animals, there may come a time when you encounter an aggressive dog in public. In this case, it is crucial you take the right steps to mitigate the situation and hopefully avoid injuries. Some animals are...
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...
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...
