Crush injuries can occur in many potentially surprising situations, and yet not many people know much about them. What should you know about crush injuries? How can they occur and what problems can they cause? Full-body crush injuries Up To Date discusses crush...
Burn injuries can occur due to exposure to heat, electricity and chemicals. About half a million people go to the emergency room every year due to burn injuries. While some burn injuries heal at home with no complications, others can result in severe skin damage....
Automobile wrecks can inflict serious injuries, some of which can be fatal without timely medical treatment. In some cases, drivers and passengers suffer internal bleeding following an impact. WebMD explains that internal bleeding usually happens because of one of two...
Sustaining an injury in a Texas car crash is scary, but you do not have to face your injuries alone. Here are several steps to take that may help you physically, mentally and financially recover from a car accident injury. 1. Accept medical treatment After a car...
Distraction comes in various forms, but studies show that some Texas drivers are more likely to find themselves distracted behind the wheel than others. Teenage drivers are especially prone to driver distraction. While cellphones and other technologies often divert...
Suffering a head injury on behalf of another person or institution's negligence can alter the course of your life. Among the various complications associated with traumatic brain injuries, you may also experience behavioral changes. Generally, behavioral changes occur...
Wrongful death is something you may think applies when a loved one dies in a car accident or a work accident. You may not think about it applying to the death of your unborn child. But Texas law does allow for this claim in some situations, depending on how your...
If you work in a big-box store, you are no stranger to cardboard boxes. After all, manufacturers and warehouses use boxes to protect goods when they are en route to your store. While your store may reuse some empty boxes, collapsing the remainder is necessary to save...
Brain injuries are common in car crashes, slip-and-fall accidents and other traumatic events. In fact, according to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, there are nearly 3 million traumatic brain injuries in the U.S. every single year. Among all possible...
We have a lot to be proud of in San Antonio, but the number of residents who drive drunk here is not one of them. In fact, a recent study suggests that San Antonio is one of the worst cities in the country when it comes to drunk driving. A data analysis by an auto...
