When someone experiences a severe injury, their first thought is probably not about how they intend to pay for procedures or whether the injury resulted from negligence. Those are questions that follow. According to reports from WBUR, those questions still stand after...
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3 reasons not to delay treatment for your car accident injury
When a motor vehicle accident occurs, you may talk yourself out of seeking medical treatment. Even if you do not have visible wounds or feelings of pain right away, failure to address your accident with a healthcare provider can prove devastating in the days, weeks...
Can a slip and fall accident interrupt your work life?
Slip and fall incidents can happen anywhere you find a slick floor. Many workplaces have hard and smooth flooring instead of carpets, and any time these floors get wet in any way, it can pose a potential slipping hazard. Unfortunately, slip falls also have a major...
What are some signs of a spinal cord injury?
After an accident, you may not realize right away that you experienced spinal cord trauma. You may continue going about your everyday life and only notice symptoms as time goes on. Learning about the most common of these signs can help you realize what is wrong. Lung...
You signed a waiver: Do you have the right to sue?
You have likely signed many waivers or release forms at places like water parks, amusement parks or gyms over the years. These documents state that you acknowledge the risks associated with your chosen activities at a business location. If you sustain injuries at an...
What you should know about WSPEs
When you agree to surgery, you are placing a great deal of your trust in your surgeons. You know that you will be in a vulnerable position throughout the process, but you are counting on the healthcare staff to keep you safe and give you the results you need. The...
What do you know about common slip-and-fall accident injuries?
After slipping and falling in a public or commercial space, you may have trouble determining your injuries. Is that twinge you feel a slip-and-fall accident injury or a result of hunching over your work desk? SpinalCord.com explains the common harm suffered after...
Ladder safety and recovering from an accident
If you work in construction, you likely have to use ladders, and some workers use ladders on a daily basis. Falls account for many of the construction accidents that occur each year and it is vital to go over precautionary measures to prevent a fall. If you recently...
Older adults and fall injuries
Whether you lose your balance due to an icy surface, you fall down due to liquid spilled on the floor or you trip on an exposed nail, there are many hazards to look out for and fall-related accidents occur for a host of reasons. If you are an older adult, the...
How can scaffolding cause injuries for workers?
Walking around a scaffold may not immediately seem dangerous if you do it every day. However, the amount of height above the ground and the potential hazards you face from poor construction or fall-related problems can cause you great harm. Knowing how scaffolding...
