Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of workplace injuries, affecting employees in a wide range of industries. Delivery drivers, truckers, construction workers, first responders and employees who travel for work are often especially vulnerable to accidents...
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What is Brown-Séquard Syndrome?
Not all spinal cord injuries are the same. One rare condition that can result from traumatic workplace accidents is called Brown-Séquard Syndrome. Brown-Séquard Syndrome is a condition caused by damage or trauma to one-half (hemisection) of the spinal cord. This...
The sniff test and traumatic brain injuries
When it comes to diagnosing the severity of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), it’s not actually as easy as people might think – especially when a patient is unconscious. Even with all the modern diagnostic tools at doctors’ disposal, it’s very hard to determine exactly...
3 issues with stairs that can lead to premises liability claims
Stairs are a necessary component of modern multi-floor buildings. They allow people to travel from one area to another efficiently. However, stairs are also dangerous. Shifting one's center of gravity while going up or down stairs can potentially lead to a fall....
The impact negligence can have on California car crashes
Operating a motor vehicle is a safety-critical activity. People either need to prioritize making safe choices or run the risk of severe injury or worse. Negligence, which often involves failure to employ adequate caution while driving, is a common contributing factor...
Determining Proper Injury Compensation
If you’ve suffered a serious injury, you’re likely interested in seeking compensation from the party that is responsible for your harm. After all, if not for their negligence, your injury would not have happened. How can you determine how much compensation you...
Why disfiguring injuries are so expensive for the people affected
Disfiguring injuries happen in all kinds of ways. Fires and chemicals exposure can lead to permanent scarring. Violent assaults and machinery malfunctions can also lead to injuries that permanently alter someone's appearance. Although some people are dismissive of...
2 ways catastrophic injuries affect your home
The medical changes following a catastrophic injury like a spinal cord injury or brain injury are relatively predictable. People understand they will need to undergo emergency trauma care and will require rehabilitative support as well following a serious injury. They...
The main risk when seeking compensation for devastating injuries
If you suffered a devastating injury at work, your life may never be the same. An amputation, spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury could cause hundreds of thousands of dollars in immediate medical bills, followed by lingering care costs for the rest of your...
What are the common causes of lost fingers?
In virtually every vocation the hands and fingers play a pivotal role. In fact, these parts of the body are important for nearly every kind of daily activity. As a result, the consequences of injuries to the fingers can be devastating. The most serious type of finger...