Nobody wants to suffer an injury to any part of his or her body. This is particularly true when it comes to the brain. Unfortunately, if you are involved in an accident, there is a chance that you could suffer a serious brain injury. Furthermore, this could change your life
The holidays are here and that means a lot of people are going to head out to parties and drink. For motorcyclists, the issue of drinking and driving is especially harrowing since these accidents can be deadly or involve very serious injuries. The drunk driving problem isn’t limited only to
Every sense that humans have is controlled by the brain. When a person suffers from a traumatic brain injury, the senses that are controlled by the portion of the brain that was injured can be affected. In some cases, the portion of the brain that controls smell might be affected.
How to avoid dog bites … and what to do if a dog does attack Many circumstances can lead to a dog bite. Whether it happens when a homeowner opens the door and the family pet escapes, or when an improperly socialized dog views a visitor as an intruder and
Researchers and medical professionals continue to seek new ways to treat serious spinal cord injuries. While there may not be a cure for this type of injury, there are many treatment options that have been proven effective. First and foremost, emergency care is of utmost importance. With the right treatment
Medical care is crucial after a brain injury, but insurance companies often place strict limits on how long services like rehabilitation can last. Recent studies have shown that longer rehabilitation might actually help victims of traumatic brain injuries to recover more function than what is possible with the abbreviated services
When a person who has been drinking alcohol decides to drive a vehicle, that person is making the decision to put his or her life and the life of any other person on the road with them in danger. This is simply unacceptable. If you are injured in an accident
As the driver of a passenger vehicle, it’s imperative that you learn how to share the road with others. Depending on your location, this often means driving in close proximity to commercial trucks. Unfortunately, even if you’re sharing the road, an accident can still happen. This often comes into play
For many people, taking to the road at rush hour adds a lot of stress to their daily lives. Unfortunately, you may not have any way of avoiding this. Here’s the good thing: There are steps you can take and tips you can follow to ensure that you drive safely
Tanker trucks are very dangerous when they aren’t driven by a trucker who is following safety protocol perfectly. These trucks can sometimes contain hazardous materials, but even when they don’t, the consequences of an accident can be harrowing. Some people might think that tanker accidents only happen when the road