It doesn’t matter whether you trip and hit your head, a heavy object strikes your skull, or an accident rattles your noggin. Any impact to the head is cause for concern as it could potentially cause a brain injury. There are varying degrees of brain injury severity and it is not always easy to immediately determine just how severe an…
Auto accidents, slip and fall accidents, and other serious personal injury accidents often result in fractures. When a person suffers from a fracture to the lower leg, typically associated with a tibial fracture, it is possible to also suffer from acute compartment syndrome. Although acute compartment syndrome is most often associated with trauma to the lower leg, it can also affect…
Last week during a “peaceful” protest at an air force base, you were pushed by another protester straight into a federal police officer. You tried to apologize and tell him it was a mistake, but he wasn’t hearing it. Instead, he dragged you to a nearby police car. He ignored your pleas as you tried to explain what happened. Approaching…
Cerebral palsy is the term used to describe a range of disorders affecting the brain and nervous system that lead to movement problems. Cerebral palsy affects muscle control, muscle coordination, muscle tone, reflex, posture, and balance. It can also impact fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and oral motor functioning. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention stated that cerebral…
Your baby boy turns one month old tomorrow, and you can’t believe how big he’s gotten already. When he was born, he was only 6.8 pounds and now he’s almost 10 pounds. He’s above his age percentile in everything. He’s obviously an overachiever, but you wouldn’t change anything about him, except one thing: his arm. When he was being delivered,…
Having a baby is an emotional experience without parallel. For all the months of your pregnancy, you worked to keep your little one safe and healthy. All of that hard work culminated on delivery day when you finally got to see your precious child. Sadly, for some, the joys of childbirth are tempered by an injured newborn. While many medical…
Traumatic events happen every day, from being in a serious car accident to being assaulted. After a terrifying incident, it is natural to be upset and afraid; however, it isn’t normal to feel these emotions months later. When a traumatic event continually impacts a person’s mood, feelings, thoughts, and ability to function on a daily basis, a person may be suffering from a…
If you suffer a head injury in any type of accident—even if it seems minor—your life could be permanently altered. This is because even minor head injuries can cause long-lasting problems. Brain injuries can affect all aspects of one’s life—even one’s personality. When an accident occurs that causes someone to have a brain injury the common symptoms include headaches, confusion, slurred speech, coordination issues, nausea, or if…
After an accident, it is understandable that you want to forget what happened as soon as possible. It was a devastating time in your life, but you want to move forward and not be limited or defined by your accident. Unfortunately, when your injuries cause permanent disfigurement or disability, you are forced to remember your accident on a daily basis.…
For years, advocates of tort reform have claimed that medical malpractice lawsuits are a primary cause for the increase in health care costs. Their argument is that doctors fearing a possible medical malpractice lawsuit practice medicine defensively, which in turn results in the doctor ordering unnecessary tests in order to protect themselves against a lawsuit. A recent study from the RAND Corporation…