Hip replacements can be a wonderful thing -- when they work. Unfortunately, artificial hip joints that are defectively designed or defectively manufactured are serious problems.They can injure patients when they fail and require expensive, painful corrective surgery...
Month: February 2018
How brain damage affects the victim
Each part of the human brain controls a different part of an individual's physical makeup, intelligence and personality. That's why trying to determine what part of a person's brain has been damaged in an accident is so important . The location of an injury often...
What types of car accident are most dangerous?
Can the type of vehicle you are in determine how bad your injuries are going to be?According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which has tracked statistics for over a decade, that may very well play a role in determining the severity of someone's injuries...
Drunk driver’s (unsuccessful) excuse: the car was driving, not me
Two recent incidents involving Tesla autonomous vehicles clarified that: (A) self-driving cars are still a work in progress and (B) owners of self-driving cars are still liable for accidents.In one case, an intoxicated driver who passed out behind the wheel tried to...
Can employers force you to see their doctors for a work injury?
Normally, you would go to your regular doctor or clinic for treatment of an injury or medical condition. But when you are injured on the job, you may not have that choice.Under New Jersey workers' compensation law, employers can force you to seek treatment with their...
Traumatic brain injuries increasing among elderly
The big fear when an elderly person falls is broken bones, especially hip fractures. While that danger is very real, head trauma from falls is often overlooked.Government researchers report an alarming increase in traumatic brain injury among older Americans. They add...
Consider getting a second opinion on these 3 conditions
Have you ever wondered if your doctor has missed something? If so, you aren't alone. A lot of people get concerned about a delayed or missed diagnosis. However, you may have a lot to fear from a medical overdiagnosis as well.There are a few diagnoses that are always...