How common are comas after car crashes?

If you have a loved one who is in a coma, then you know that this is a severe health issue. They may have suffered a traumatic head injury or have been placed into a coma to help them heal from other major injuries after a collision. A natural coma is a medical emergency…

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What damages can you acquire after a Texas 18-wheeler accident?

Surviving 18-wheeler accidents is fortunate, but even victims in the Baytown and East Houston regions of Texas that survive are often left suffering from catastrophic injuries. For example, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and spinal cord damage are two severe injuries associated with trucking accidents. A top concern for victims is physical recovery. However, they may not…

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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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