Like most people, you may not appreciate public safety members until you need them. Then, firefighters, law enforcement officers and paramedics become saviors and heroes. However, these individuals consistently put themselves in danger to protect the public, moving...
Car accidents can result in various types of injuries, including traumatic brain injuries. Understanding how TBIs can manifest after a car accident is crucial for timely diagnosis and appropriate medical intervention. Here are the most common symptoms of traumatic...
Crush injuries can occur in many different situations and can easily do great damage to a victim. Understanding the ways in which crush injuries can impact the body may go a long way in helping a victim get the immediate and best treatment possible. What is a crush...
A serious accident could prevent you from working for the foreseeable future while you recover. Depending on the circumstances, a complete recovery might not fully restore your mobility or take away all pain. A well-rounded treatment plan is a critical part of your...
From low visibility to hectic roads, people become involved in pedestrian accidents while walking near traffic for different reasons. Unfortunately, careless driving plays a role in many pedestrian accidents, and it is pivotal for drivers to remain alert at all times...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration works every day to set guidelines and monitor employers to ensure they do not needlessly expose employees to hazards that could cause injuries. OSHA has guidelines for fire departments to help make this dangerous job...
Your spinal cord delivers messages between the brain and your body. While layers of tissue and your vertebrae protect the spinal cord, the vertebrae can fracture and damage your spinal cord under sudden, traumatic force. Spinal cord injuries can result in the loss of...
Burn injuries are almost always in need of a medical check. However, burn injury treatment will differ based on several factors. On top of that, severity can vary wildly depending on the source of the burn or incident leading to it. Burn injuries typically fall into...
Crush injuries are an often overlooked risk that not only applies to people in construction or industrial fields but just about everyone. Why do they happen? What causes them? What are they, and how intense is the recovery period for victims? Defining crush injuries...
After suffering from a head injury, the difference can vary wildly based on numerous factors like the health of the victim and the force behind the impact. The location of the injury also has a big influence, as each area of the brain affects the same mental and...