Archive for January 2022
What Are the Most Common Spinal Cord Injuries?
When a fragile part of the body, such as the spinal cord, endures an extreme blow, a person can experience what is known as a spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injuries are traumatic injuries to the spine that occur when a person endures significant damage to the vertebrae, disks, ligaments, or the spinal cord itself.…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Underride Truck Accidents
The Stop Underrides Act of 2021 is a bill that hopes to provide a solution against underride accidents specifically. It involves the mandatory installation of underride guards on semitrailers, an obligation that has largely been ignored by the Department of Transportation (DOT). This mandatory regulation would help to save hundreds of people annually from becoming…
Read MoreOrthopedic Injuries and Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania
One common truth of every occupation in America is that work-related injuries can happen when you least expect it. Even remote workers are at risk of suffering from specific work-related injuries. Some of the common work-related injuries are slip and fall accidents, overexertion injuries, and injuries from falling objects. Overexertion injuries are the result of…
Read MoreBrain & Head Injuries in Children: What Adults Should Know
One of the more serious injuries that children may sustain is brain injury. Such injuries can lead to devastating, permanent changes. One of the dangerous characteristics about a brain injury is that it a brain injury can arise from trauma that doesn’t cause a visible injury or result in pain. After suffering head trauma, a…
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