We recently discussed some of the basic points regarding paraplegia. The fact of the matter is that a diagnosis of paraplegia is a very serious diagnosis. If you recall, paraplegia is a partial or total paralysis of the lower body. Diagnosing and treating paraplegia can be a costly and time-consuming
It is easy for a truck driver to become distracted. Long hours on the road can be boring, but that doesn’t give a trucker an excuse to take his or her eyes off the road. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration shares a variety of information on truck driver safety
Factory workers face some unique hazards while working. For some of these workers, the danger of objects falling is one of those hazards. A recent accident in Mason, Ohio, shows just how bad accidents involving falling objects can be. A worker at Pioneer Cladding & Glazing Systems was working when
Drivers of passenger vehicles don’t often think about the mental state of those around them. Instead, they hope that everybody is in condition to drive their vehicle in a safe manner. Truck drivers must take extra safety precautions at all times. Not only are they driving the largest vehicles on
There is more to making a car insurance claim than calling your agent on the phone and discussing what happened. You need to make sure you are saying all the right things at exactly the right time. If you misspeak, even by accident, it could come back to haunt you
In one of our previous blog posts, we discussed how motorcycle accidents can lead to broken bones. What some people might not realize is that broken bones can lead to other problems. One of those problems in infection. An infection that is caused by a fractured bone can be very
Traumatic events in life can lead to a variety of problems. One of the problems that can occur is post-traumatic stress disorder. This disorder is one that can affect anyone who was involved in an accident, even if they weren’t injured in the accident. PTSD is a disorder that encompasses
A spinal cord injury can change your life forever. This is true regardless of whether you or a loved one was injured. Paraplegia is one of the most serious types of spinal cord injuries. This is often the result of a motor vehicle or sports-related accident. In short, this means
If a person suffers a spinal cord injury, such as in a motor vehicle accident, it is essential that he or she receives immediate care. Immediate attention at the scene of the accident can be the difference between minimizing the long-term impact and permanent injury. Once a person is stabilized
Just the same as any other body part, the spinal cord can be injured in a number of ways. It can be damaged by dislocation, fractures, compression, hyperflexion, or hyperextension. Any spinal cord injury, regardless of the type, can cause the person serious harm, including paralysis. Here are the four