In the complex network of injuries, some are more significant than others. When it involves crucial body parts like the brain, spine or major blood vessels, the effects go beyond just the physical aspect. They are deep and often bring about specific challenges. These...
Personal Injury
What are some common sources of serious back injuries?
Serious back injuries in the workplace can be both painful and costly. While personal actions do play a role in some cases, there are many instances where back injuries occur through no fault of the worker. Understanding these common sources of workplace-related back...
Why you should hire a personal injury lawyer
If another person's negligence or wrongful behavior caused you to suffer serious injuries, you should hold them liable. A personal injury lawsuit can be daunting to pursue. Fortunately, you can hire an experienced personal injury lawyer in Georgia with learned...
Auto accident-related catastrophic injuries – how bad is the issue?
A car crash can result in various types of injuries. You could suffer a bruise, cuts, scrapes or even a broken bone. You might even suffer burns if there’s fire involved. But of the different injuries you can suffer in a motor collision, the worst are the ones...
Why do you feel angry after a TBI?
Behavioral changes following a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury are common. While the difference may depend on the type of injury, many people struggle with changes to their personality and behavior. If you recently sustained a TBI and have become more quick...
Do you have PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a disorder that develops after you experience or witness a traumatic event. Such traumatic events may include but are not limited to car accidents, war, the death of a family member, a violent crime or the like. Any person...
The realities of spinal cord injuries
Following a major car accident, your injuries can ultimately shape how you live and work. Regarding spinal cord damage, motor vehicle accidents are among the most common causes. SCIs refer to damage to any portion of your spinal cord or its nerves. In most cases, the...
The true cost of a catastrophic injury
While one hopes a severe car accident never happens, driving always comes with risks. In Georgia, motor vehicle crashes rank second as the leading cause of emergency and hospital visits. During the initial chaos, people often focus on the present. Unfortunately, a...
Can you recover from a skull fracture?
Most of the vehicles on the road today have airbags. Indeed, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the federal government has required driver-side airbags on new vehicles since 1999. This makes sense, as airbags considerably reduce a person's...
What are crush injuries?
Crush injuries are a serious issue that many people do not know a lot about. This can make it harder for people to identify what they suffer from and thus the true severity of the injury. So what exactly are crush injuries? What causes them, and how should a victim...