A brain injury can disrupt your ability to live a normal life in an instant. This type of injury affects how the brain works and can result in long-term, permanent effects. According to the Brain Trauma Foundation, every year, approximately 2.5 million people sustain...
Injuries
Is a broken bone a serious injury?
A broken bone may result in life-altering damage. Depending on the cause of your injury and the extent of the fracture, you may have more than a cast to contend with. Bone breaks may fall into the severe category after a car crash or construction accident. Learn more...
Did your baby suffer an injury at birth?
Childbirth is traumatic for the body of a mother and a child. One slight adjustment in timing or birthing method may result in an injury to a baby. Birth injuries may prove temporary, or they may last a lifetime. When something happens during labor or delivery that...
Can a motor vehicle accident trigger an asthma attack?
If you have asthma, you may feel you are constantly struggling to breathe normally. Even if you are on a long-term treatment plan, you also recognize the risks that come with an asthma attack. After all, a serious asthma attack can lead to catastrophic medical...
Teen dies in hockey accident and ignites debate about neck guards
In both Canada and Sweden, hockey players are required to use neck guards when they are on the ice. The United States does not have a similar mandate, and the lack of a neck guard may have contributed to the death of a sophomore in high school. According to the New...
What risks are associated with C-sections?
According to the Mayo Clinic, cesarean deliveries or c-sections occur for many reasons. The health of the baby, the length of the labor, and giving birth to multiples can all cause doctors to perform c-sections on patients. While most doctors do their best to ensure a...
Falling debris may lead to a wrongful death lawsuit
Property owners in New York City owe a duty of care to prevent dangerous conditions that may harm residents. Foreseeable hazards such as slippery ice, malfunctioning elevators and falling debris require monitoring and preventive maintenance to lessen the chances of a...
Can a car crash paralyze you?
Unfortunately, yes, a car crash can paralyze you, leaving you dependent on a wheelchair as your only means of mobility The Mayo Clinic explains that if you injure your neck or back in a car crash or other catastrophic event, you can lose partial or all voluntary...
What do you know about birth injuries?
Expectant mothers and fathers often worry about their baby's delivery. What if the child suffers a birth injury? What is a birth injury? Stanford Children’s Health answers common questions about birth trauma that could indicate medical malpractice. Soon-to-be-parents...
What you must prove in a premises liability case
When you fall in public or on someone’s New York property and that fall results in a serious injury, you may face steep medical bills and emotional hardships in the days that follow. If your fall occurred because the property owner exercised negligence in keeping the...