What Injuries Can You Get from an Electric Shock?
If you’ve ever touched an electric fence or been pranked with a shock pen, you know what a mild electric shock feels like. Most electrical injuries, however, are much more serious. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), electricity is the fourth leading cause of injury-related occupational death. The types of electrical injury […]
Spinal Implant Provides Hope to Those Paralyzed by Spinal Cord Injuries
The results of a recent study were just published in Nature Medicine, and they are astounding. In 2020, three people facing paralysis after spinal cord injuries (SCI) were able to take their first steps thanks to a revolutionary new spinal cord implant. According to ScienceAlert, the implant mimics the action of the brain and sends […]
Grieving Mother Pleads for Justice After Wrong-Way Accident on New Jersey Turnpike
On the early morning of Monday, November 25, a 29-year-old woman was killed after another driver caused a head-on collision while driving the wrong way on the New Jersey Turnpike in Woodbridge. The woman was driving southbound in a Honda when she was struck head-on by a man traveling northbound in a Subaru. The victim […]
What Makes an Injury Catastrophic?
All injuries can be inconvenient, and some can be particularly serious, but when does an injury become catastrophic? Most generally, an injury is considered catastrophic when it permanently prevents an individual from earning money or otherwise living the life they had before the accident. In the majority of cases, victims of a catastrophic injury are […]
4 Main Classifications of Burn Injuries
Burn injuries may be caused by construction site accidents, traffic collisions, and other types of incidents. Exposure to scalding liquids, harsh chemicals, flames, and hot objects may cause a serious burn injury, and you may be left with permanent scarring and disfigurement, which can hinder your quality of life. If you have suffered a burn […]
What Are the Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Millions of people suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in the United States each year. Car accidents, sports incidents, slip and falls, and construction site accidents are common causes of TBIs. These injuries are often considered catastrophic because they may render a person incapable of maintaining gainful employment. There are a variety of short-term and […]
Common Types of Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries are legally defined as injuries which prohibit you from maintaining gainful employment. This essentially means you won’t be able to work after such a devastating injury. While the symptoms of some catastrophic injuries may eventually decrease with time and treatment, many catastrophic injuries result in severe and permanent impairment. What are some common […]