Most people associate spinal cord injuries with some amount of paralysis. While paralysis is one possible symptom of this type of injury, it is not the only symptom. Someone who has an injured spinal cord may experience altered sensations, spasms, loss of bladder...
Year: 2020
3 common ways nursing home neglect happens
As a relative or friend of an elderly individual, you want to make sure your loved one is doing well in their daily life and are receiving quality care at the nursing home where they live. You understand that they are aging and that their health may be deteriorating,...
What causes birth injuries?
Children are born every day without complications, but in some cases, something goes wrong, and the baby suffers a birth injury. In many of these cases, better medical care could have prevented the injury. The causes of birth injuries are often preventable if you...
How can you avoid falls in construction?
New Jersey construction workers like you face many unique risks on the job. Fall injuries can happen to anyone at any job, but you face a disproportionate risk of them. Fall injuries can also end up more severe in construction due to the heights you work at. Are there...
Do advanced safety systems really prevent car accidents?
When you walk into a Mount Laurel new car dealership, you will be shown the latest advances in automotive design and engineering. One of the selling points salespeople stress about many 2021 models are the vehicles’ advanced safety features that are designed to...
Are bigger vehicles to blame for more pedestrian deaths?
For anyone that enjoys getting out and taking a walk, the numbers should be worrying. Pedestrian deaths are up 46% in the U.S. since 2009, according to a USA Today and Detroit Free Press investigation. That is a staggering increase. The report dug into the reasons for...
How scars affect psychosocial health
Humans place a great deal of emphasis on beauty. In fact, according to Penn Medicine News, Americans alone spend more than $12 billion a year on procedures designed to enhance their appearance. The most common cosmetic procedures include nipping, tucking and tanning....
What does workers’ compensation not cover?
After suffering a work injury, you may rely on workers' compensation to provide you with monetary assistance. However, you may not always get the compensation you think you will because workers' compensation may not offer coverage in every area. According to the New...
Common mistakes after an accident
Suffering a severe injury in a car accident is a difficult thing to deal with. Talking with doctors, police, and insurance agents can leave a victim exhausted and confused. Making a mistake during this time can jeopardize the best possible outcome for a victim, so...
When prescribed medication causes birth defects
Medical malpractice lawsuits from birth injuries are common in New Jersey, but many new parents do not know that doctors may be liable for certain birth defects as well. While birth injuries generally occur during the delivery process, defects are often the result of...