Outside of traumatic head injury, any injury that requires amputation is likely one of the most serious medical injuries. Making the decision to amputate a limb (or, not even having the ability to make that decision) is extremely traumatic both mentally and...
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What are the prospects for paralyzing back injuries?
Paralysis continues to be a source of difficulty for sufferers of back and spine injuries. Over the years, physical therapies have come a long way. Many victims of paralysis can recover some feeling or movement through these therapies and new medications. But just as...
Catastrophic job injuries may require a legal action
Workplace accidents resulting in a permanent disability or disfigurement may require a lawsuit to obtain relief. A preventable harm that occurs while at work may reflect a liability on the part of an employer or a third party. Medical expenses and lost wages may be...
Indiana law includes noneconomic damages for injuries
After a serious injury accident that is someone else's fault, you may have a reasonable expectation that the at-fault person – or his or her insurance company – must reimburse you for your medical costs and lost wages. You may have lost much more than these easily...
Breaking down the Glasgow Coma Scale
No one in Indiana wants to hear news that a family member or friend suffered a traumatic brain injury. The inclusion of the word "traumatic" in the description makes it seem that victims never recover. While that may be the case in some scenarios, many may experience...
How can technology improve living with a spinal cord injury?
When it comes to catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries can completely alter your way of life. Often, spinal cord injuries can cause paralysis. Fortunately, researchers have introduced new treatments and technologies for spinal cord injuries. Mayo Clinic explains...
How are you coping with trauma after your catastrophic injury?
You are on the road to physical recovery after suffering a catastrophic injury in Indiana, but where are you on the road to mental recovery? You must tend to your mental needs alongside your physical needs during this time. The Anxiety and Depression Association of...
Clearfield man killed in truck accident
When attempting to assign liability for a motor vehicle accident in Indiana, many people may look to speeding as a potential cause. Most people likely limit the definition of "speeding" to only cases where one drives in excess of the posted speed limits. Yet simply...
Do I need legal advice before signing an insurance settlement?
If you sustain a serious injury, insurance companies will swoop in and offer you money to settle your claim. The amount may seem substantial but compared to what you might get in court, it is negligible. Agreeing to this initial offer means that you are settling your...
Can memory damage after a brain injury last a lifetime?
Indiana residents like you must deal with a long road to recovery after a head injury. This is particularly true if you are dealing with a traumatic one. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) often have lasting impacts on your cognitive capabilities. For example, you might...