Suffering from head trauma can easily result in brain trauma as well. The severity of the injury itself will often have a direct impact on the level of damage, with more intense injuries resulting in traumatic damage. When these traumatic injuries manifest, it is...
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Injuries
What do the stages of burn injuries mean?
You may have heard of the different stages of burn injuries before, or perhaps you have heard of the terms associated with these categories. The categories of burn injuries exist as valuable tools that doctors can use to quickly evaluate the severity of a burn...
What happens when you have a head injury?
Head injuries can cause a broad range of effects. While some people only experience temporary issues, serious head injuries can result in lifelong problems that require continuous therapy and rehabilitation. Understanding the effects of a head injury is important if...
Who is responsible for medical bills after a dog bite?
Imagine you are taking a walk on a beautiful, sunny day. Your neighbor is outside with their dog, and you ask if you can pet their pooch. The neighbor agrees, then your idyllic day takes a turn for the worse. The dog sinks his teeth into your arm. You need stitches...
Preventing bedsores
Sometimes the abuse of elders in nursing homes does not involve actual physical contact. In some instances, such mistreatment involves not providing residents with the care they need and deserve, which may lead to injuries or health complications such as bed sores....
How do back injuries affect your employability?
When you suffer from a back injury, you may not think it is a big deal at first. This is especially true if the pain does not feel too intense right away, or if it does not seem to hinder your movements too much. However, back injuries make up the biggest reason for...
Which medications help treat herniated discs?
After a personal injury, your doctor diagnosed you with a herniated disc. You want to get back to your routine as quickly as possible, but first, you must receive proper treatment for the harm you suffered because of another person's negligence. Mayo Clinic shares...
Who is responsible if you slip and fall on parking lot ice?
Slipping on snow and ice in the parking lot can result in severe injuries. While you may feel embarrassed following a slip-and-fall accident, you should not automatically think you assumed the risk. According to the Indiana Statutes, you may be able to seek action...
Can children’s toys hurt your children?
When shopping this holiday season, it is important to understand product liability issues. These issues can affect everything from cars to medication to the toys you put under your tree this holiday season. Thus, it is important to keep some information in mind when...
How do doctors treat traumatic brain injuries?
Because of another's negligence, you suffered a personal injury. Your doctor diagnosed you with a traumatic brain injury, and you want to recover as quickly as possible. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons explains how medical professionals treat TBIs....
