How Do Skin Grafts Work?
A skin graft is a surgical procedure in which a doctor removes part of your skin from one area of your body and places it on another part of your body. This is typically necessary when the injuries you sustained are so…
Can a Brain Injury Permanently Affect Mental Health?
A brain injury can impact your life in many ways. For example, you may have headaches, sleeping issues, problems with concentrating and focusing on tasks, and fatigue. Another effect it could have is on your mental health. Short-term effects are well-documented. The…
Do Sunroofs or Moonroofs Make Cars Less Safe?
If you are thinking about buying a vehicle with a sunroof or moonroof, there is a good chance that you are wondering whether they affect safety. Having a large window or opening above your head typically seems less safe – but the…
Spinal Cord Injuries and Pressure Ulcers: What You Need to Know
Many people who know and care about someone with a spinal cord injury typically think about the difficulties and challenges that they commonly experience, such as lack of mobility, paralysis, chronic pain, loss of sensations, spasticity, inability to control the bladder or…
California Is the Deadliest State for Pedestrians. Can This New Law Help?
There has been a dramatic increase in pedestrian accidents over the past few years. Cities, suburbs, and rural areas have all been affected, in every single state. California lawmakers are hoping to reverse this trend with a newly enacted law. Assembly Bill…
Can a Brain Injury Cause Paralysis?
While many people assume that paralysis is solely caused by spinal cord damage, it is important to note that a brain injury can also lead to paralysis. This tends to occur when the cells in the brain undergo severe bruising, tearing, bleeding,…
How Your Social Posts Can Affect the Outcome of Your Personal Injury Case
After being involved in a car accident, bicycle accident, motorcycle accident, or a pedestrian accident, you may want to post updates on your social media accounts, letting your family and friends know what the doctor said, what type of surgeries you need,…
Study Reveals That the Front End of a Vehicle Can Impact the Severity of Your Injuries
If you are a pedestrian who enjoys walking around the Los Angeles area, you may not even notice the giant SUVs and pickup trucks passing by you in the street anymore. But you should be wary of these large vehicles, because of…
What to Expect If You’ve Survived a Traumatic Amputation
When an individual survives a traumatic amputation, they come to learn that life begins to take a new path. Survivors will need to overcome new challenges and adjust to their new reality, a process which can be extremely difficult. Therefore, if you…
The Ongoing Effects of Severe Pediatric Brain Injury
Brain injuries are a serious concern for individuals of any age, and can be even more severe and life-threatening to children. Pediatric brain injuries can escalate to permanent disability or death. If you are a parent of a child who suffered a…