Back injuries have an enormous impact on the body as a whole. Even a small injury can potentially take a person out of commission for a lengthy amount of time. In what physical ways do back injuries tend to manifest? What impacts do they have? First signs of physical...
Injuries
What are signs of autonomic nerve damage?
Auto collisions may cause serious injuries, including damage to the nervous system. Many people are familiar with spinal cord injuries, but a car accident can harm other nerves. The autonomic nerves, for instance, control involuntary body functions. So you should know...
Caring for your mental health after a physical injury
An unexpected and severe physical injury could immediately change your life and leave you grappling for some sense of security. You may have concerns about your independence, your ability to maintain your career and whether or not your family will stay by your side...
Avoid these common personal injury claim errors
After an Ohio car crash or another type of incident leaves you with a serious injury, you may wish to file a personal injury lawsuit to try to recover damages to help offset the medical and other expenses you face in the aftermath. While there are certain steps you...
How do TBIs impact personality?
After suffering from a blow to the head, brain injury and head trauma will likely follow if the damage is severe enough. Certain types of these injuries can cause damage not only to the physical body but also to a victim's behavior and personality. But how is that the...
Ohio sees highest number of road deaths since 2002
Traffic fatalities are on the rise across Ohio, and so much so that Ohio road deaths have reached their highest number in almost two decades. There are a number of factors contributing to the uptick in traffic deaths, so learning how to reduce or eliminate these...
How do doctors diagnose traumatic brain injuries?
After a car accident, you want to account for all your injuries. If you think you suffered a traumatic brain injury, you deserve to understand how doctors diagnose it. The National Institutes of Health explores various diagnostic methods for brain injuries. Learn...
Reviewing statistics on bicycle accidents
As a bicyclist, you are particularly vulnerable when a traffic accident takes place. In comparison to those riding in passenger vehicles, you are more likely to sustain a serious injury. On the road, many risks threaten the safety of bicyclists, such as bad weather,...
How do you identify a skull fracture?
Skull fractures can sometimes occur if you suffer from a particularly strong or brutal blow to the head. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) may also result from these fractures, among other head and brain-related problems. If left untreated, they can create many...
What factors increase the risk of injury in a motorcycle wreck?
Riding a motorcycle comes with certain risks due to the very nature of its design. Thousands of people become injured each year when they collide with other vehicles or stationary objects and, in some cases, fatalities occur as well. The Insurance Information...