The Staggering Consequences of a Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injuries are one of the most catastrophic injuries that a person can endure. Each year nearly 18,000 new spinal cord injury (SCI) cases are reported in the United States, the majority affecting men. These injuries can vary in severity, but many tend to cause an immediate change in the lives of the [...]
Pedestrian-Vehicle Collision Caused Injuries on the Increase
When a pedestrian involved accident occurs the burden of injury suffered on the individual and the families can be overwhelming. The driver of the car is usually considered to be at fault, even if the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk. Careless or negligent drivers are the primary cause of pedestrian injuries for a [...]
Misdiagnosis can lead to serious injuries, including disability or death
Thankfully it doesn’t happen often, but sometimes doctors do make mistakes and occasionally they make a wrong diagnosis. Various research studies reveal that an estimated 12 million Americans are affected each year by diagnostic errors, with one in three errors leading to serious patient injuries, including disability or death. Statistics show that up to [...]