New York City provides bicyclists with ample space for travel. The City of New York Department of Transportation reports that the city added more than 60 miles of bike lanes this year and plans to include more in the next several years. Despite protected bike lanes,...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Taking control of your health after paralysis
Suffering paralysis in a car accident can drastically alter your lifestyle and disrupt your plans for the future. Due to the severity of a paralyzing injury, you may face significant health risks especially if you do not take care of yourself. Even though your...
How do medical professionals treat chronic back pain?
After a car accident, you learned you suffered a serious back injury. You live in constant pain and want relief. How do you treat your injury without going under the knife? Johns Hopkins explores non-surgical treatments for persistent back pain. Build your legal case...
Statistics on fatal bike accidents
Whether you ride your bike on a daily basis or enjoy cycling from time to time, it is vital to understand the risks you face. Every year, many people lose their lives and sustain serious injuries as a result of traffic accidents involving bicycles. From poor road...
Do seat belts make a difference in safety?
As the years have gone by, cars have seen an evolution in safety features. The changing of the times bring along new innovations, sweeping out old and outdated technology and replacing it with newer, better safety devices. It makes one wonder at times how accurate and...
Surgical techniques for upper limb amputation
A collision with a large truck can subject you to extreme trauma because of the enormous weight of the vehicle that strikes you. According to StatPearls, 80% of all upper extremity amputations result from trauma, making it a leading cause. When you have to have a...
How can TBIs change your personality?
Head injuries of any sort have the ability to seriously impact your physical, mental and emotional health. But even beyond that, it can change your behavior and its related patterns as well, making it seem as though you have a different personality. Why and how do...
What happens if your whiplash goes untreated?
One of the most common injuries from car accidents is whiplash. Even in a minor crash, the sudden movement of your neck snapping back and forth can cause whiplash and leave you dealing with discomfort. Even though it may seem like a relatively minor injury that will...
What types of rehabilitation could you need following a TBI?
After an accident, traumatic brain injuries or TBIs are common. According to Mayo Clinic, if you suffered a significant brain injury, you may have to go through rehabilitation. If a doctor prescribes rehabilitation, it is typically to help you perform daily activities...
What are prospects for recovering from a spinal cord injury?
An auto collision caused by another vehicle can injure your spinal cord. The idea of a spinal cord injury can be frightening because many people associate spinal cord damage with permanent paralysis. This is actually not true for all spinal cord injury patients....