In the quest to understand the many ways bodies react to the world around people, they sometimes encounter terms that are both puzzling and alarming. One such term is "dry drowning." While the name might sound strange, it is a serious condition that requires immediate...
Personal Injury
Child statistics of spinal cord injuries
As a parent, there are likely few feelings as awful as being powerless to help your child. Even when you do everything you can, some situations are beyond your control. In the case of spinal cord injuries, there is often little to do about the permanent ramifications....
What to expect following your child’s TBI
Car accidents are a common cause of traumatic brain injuries. Unfortunately, children are the most vulnerable passengers during a collision. TBIs can range from mild to severe, with moderate and severe TBIs resulting in long-lasting and sometimes permanent...
Optimizing traumatic brain injury recovery
Traumatic brain injuries can have several life-changing consequences that impact a person's independence. It is rare that people fully recover from a TBI. To what extent a person recovers depends on several factors including age, health, access to treatment and the...
Alcohol and pedestrian accidents
Pedestrians face a wide variety of risks while walking near traffic. From busy intersections to poorly-lit roads and chaotic parking lots, pedestrians can become injured in accidents for various reasons. Unfortunately, many pedestrians continue to sustain injuries and...
Pools accidents can lead to devastating brain injuries
Swimming is a daily activity in warmer climates for good reasons. It remains an activity that is both healthy and highly pleasurable. In Florida, practically every home includes a pool. Many residents use theirs each morning. Despite the joys they offer, pools are...
Are pediatric brain injuries easy to diagnose?
Just like adults, children are susceptible to traumatic brain injuries in motor vehicle crashes, slip-and-fall accidents and other everyday incidents. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 160,000 kids require hospital care...
Common car collision injuries that could have delayed symptoms
The high speed and force in severe car collisions can cause significant trauma to your body, but the extent of your injuries might not be immediately apparent. An adrenaline rush can mask many potentially life-altering injuries, with symptoms appearing anywhere from a...
E-scooters and traffic accident injuries
If you enjoy riding an e-scooter, you need to pay attention to the different risks you face. When you ride near vehicles, you could become involved in a traffic accident that results in devastating injuries. It is important to go over statistics on e-scooter accidents...
Serious collisions and different types of paralysis
Depending on numerous factors, motor vehicle occupants might suffer traumatic spinal cord damage that could have a lasting impact on their lives. From the loss of control of numerous limbs to the impact to internal organs, spinal cord damage is often catastrophic....