Because the brain is responsible for voluntary actions such as controlling muscle movement, it’s no wonder that many people suffer paralysis following a brain injury. The brain is made up of billions of neurons and serves as the center of the nervous system, which is why paralysis can be the result when there is nerve damage in the brain. Although…
When car accidents occur, glass from the windshield and windows can shatter, metal shrapnel from defective airbags can be catapulted, and other objects inside and outside of the car can fly through the air. When any of these things happen in a crash, it is usually done quickly and forcibly—resulting in very serious injuries for drivers, passengers, and even pedestrians.…
In 2015, there was an 8.3% increase in motorcycle fatalities from 4,594 in 2014 to 4,976 in 2015, according to the most recent statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Sadly, this number is of great concern, which is why it is important to remind all motorists to be on the lookout for not only the loud cruisers and sport…
Now that summer is here, many people are heading out on road trip vacations, traveling across the state or into another state. Because of this, roads and interstates are busier during this time of the year, increasing the risk of a crash. Although no one expects to crash while on vacation, if it happens, it is critical that you find…
As you walk through your front door after work, your cell phone rings. You are surprised to see it is your husband, who is supposed to be home with the children. You answer it and immediately know something is wrong. Your husband is at the hospital and your little girl is in surgery. On his way home after picking up…
One of the worst things that can happen during labor and delivery is for a doctor, nurse, or midwife to act negligently and harm an innocent baby. In fact, because of the lifelong impairments associated with such an injury, one of the worst birth injuries an infant can suffer is a brain injury. Although birth brain injuries are rare, they…
Summertime is known as road trip season, as people often take their vacation during the summer months when the weather is warm and kids are out of school. Unfortunately, this can also become disaster season if you fail to properly prepare before hitting the open road. Whether you are cruising down a scenic road or driving straight down an interstate…
Any time the brain sustains damage, it can have a devastating impact on the survivor. From memory impairments to overall weakness or paralysis, a brain injury survivor’s life suddenly changes. Because trauma to the brain can result in a variety of adverse effects, most brain injury survivors have to overcome cognitive, emotional, behavioral, social, and physical changes. One such physical…
If you get into an accident with a large commercial truck, pursuing a personal injury claim will proceed in a manner similar to that of a typical car accident; however, when large trucking companies are involved, it is important to know what to expect when dealing with them. Big trucking companies have big teams. In fact, within hours of the…
“Only a few more pushes and she’ll be out.” “Aaaaaaaargh!” “There’s the head. Now relax for a second, you’ll feel a little pressure as I rotate your baby a little. Now push.” “Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!” “A little more.” “Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarghhhhhhhhh!!!” “Waaah…waaah…waah!” “She’s out!” This is pretty much the scene you experienced about an hour ago in the delivery room. Your wife was crushing…