One of the issues that can arise when someone suffers a concussion or other type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is memory loss. This often results from brain swelling. As the swelling dissipates, most if not all memories eventually return. It can take time, though....
Catastrophic Injuries
Camp Lejeune contamination
You have heard the words “Camp Lejeune” in the news in the past few years, but few understand the tragedies there. Camp Lejeune was a Marine Corps military base in North Carolina. For years, it housed millions of servicemembers and their civilian family members....
Coping with limb loss after traumatic incident
Physical, emotional and financial challenges await anyone who loses a limb in a traumatic incident. A person may have a limb severed in a motor vehicle accident or doctors subsequently amputate the injured arm or leg in order to save a person’s life. Many challenges...
What are the long-term costs of catastrophic injuries?
When someone’s reckless or negligent actions cause a victim to suffer catastrophic injuries, the victim may not be aware of the total costs of their accident. A car accident with medical expenses can leave a victim with thousands of dollars in costs, but the...
3 common mental health issues after a car accident
A car accident can result in severe physical injuries that could leave you paralyzed, in constant pain, and unable to live independently for a significant period of time. While these injuries will probably be visible, you should also pay close attention to the...
Crash-related amputations are more common than you might think
Car crashes can occur at high speeds and produce nothing but bruises or take place at relatively lower speeds and leave someone with permanent injuries. Factors ranging from the age and condition of the vehicles, secondary medical issues with the people in the...
Who covers the cost of long-term care after a crash with a semi?
Any motor vehicle collision can leave someone with severe injuries, but crashes between passenger vehicles and massive commercial trucks often prove devastating for the people in the smaller vehicles. The greater size and weight of the commercial truck can mean the...