How dangerous is compartment syndrome?

What would you mention if someone were to ask you about the most serious injuries you could suffer in an accident short of death? You’d likely refer to amputations, paralysis, internal organ damage and maybe even broken bones.  While the injuries cited above are certainly catastrophic, there’s another one that few individuals recognize: Compartment…

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How can motorists avoid accidents with 18-wheelers?

The bigger the vehicle, sometimes the bigger the accident. When a car, motorcycle or pickup truck has an accident with a big rig, they often lose. One of the best approaches is prevention.  Being proactive and educated about the possibilities and causes of accidents, can help to keep everyone on the road safe. However,…

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3 times broken bones can have catastrophic consequences

A major car crash can cause a wide range of serious injuries. Some people injure their spinal cord and may lose the ability to walk. Others suffer traumatic brain injuries that leave them dependent on life support or unable to live independently. Compared with those injuries, a broken bone (fracture) may not seem that…

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Getting help after a traumatic brain injury or TBI

Someone who is struck by an 18-wheeler as they are driving may suffer injuries. One of these injuries may be a concussion, which is also a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).  One way a traumatic brain injury may happen Vehicle owners and 18-wheeler drivers both share the roads. Sometimes, the two may be involved…

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How can an attorney help you after a serious car crash?

Advertisements for insurance companies frequently boast about how easy they make the claims process. Quite a few people believe those commercials and try to handle the aftermath of a major car crash alone.   It is only after they realize that they accepted a very low settlement or get backed into a corner by an…

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What injuries do children most often suffer in car crashes?

One of the biggest fears that parents have when their child rides in a car is becoming involved in an accident. They worry that there children will suffer debilitating injuries in a crash. Children often suffer more catastrophic injuries in car accidents than adults do. The injuries kids suffer depend on various factors. Age…

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