Head injuries can and do manifest differently in every person that experiences them. However, due to the similar structures and functions of the brain in every person, injuries to certain areas of the head or brain tend to have similar manifestations. This includes...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
What are crush injuries?
Getting into a car crash can result in a plethora of unpleasant injuries. Though some injuries get a lot of press and attention such as spinal cord and head trauma, other injuries do not often get spoken of. This includes crush injuries, which are almost always...
What are traumatic brain injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries happen when the head takes a significant amount of damage, usually causing the brain to hit the inside of the skull. These injuries - known as TBIs - can have a severe impact on a victim's overall health and wellness. Changes in personality...
What cyclists need to know about Oregon’s stop-as-yield law
Cyclists follow many of the same rules as motorists. In most states, this includes stopping at stop signs. However, a few states, including Oregon, have separate rules for how cyclists approach stop signs. In 2020, Oregon enacted a stop-as-yield law for cyclists. What...
How gait training helps spinal cord injury victims
Motor vehicle accidents are among the most common causes of spinal cord injury (SCI). After an SCI, you may have difficulty with mobility and walking. For some patients, there is hope to regain some mobility. According to Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, if...
How do you deal with inattentional blindness when driving?
As a driver, you know that it is important to hit the road with full attentiveness every time. After all, it only takes one lapse in consciousness to end up in a serious crash. Some distractions are harder to combat than others, though. Inattentional blindness falls...
Reckless driving, traffic deaths increasing across Oregon
Traffic fatalities and crash-related injuries are on the rise across Oregon, and so, too, is reckless driving. Reckless driving occurs when a motorist demonstrates a wanton or willful disregard for the safety of others while operating a motor vehicle. It is a frequent...
How do you negotiate expensive medical bills?
After a major car accident, you have several expensive medical bills to take care of. Even if you have insurance and a solid legal case, you may still bear financial responsibility for health care costs. Consumer Reports offers tips for negotiating medical bills. As...
What are symptoms of nerve damage?
After a car accident, victims must let a doctor examine them from head to toe. Depending on the injury, car accident victims may not realize they sustained harm, or they may not connect the injury to the car collision. WebMD explains various symptoms of nerve pain and...
The correlation between car accidents and paralysis
The impact of vehicles crashing can leave occupants facing numerous, serious injuries including traumatic brain injuries, internal bleeding and paralysis. For accident victims, the drastic changes to their physical and emotional well-being can have a detrimental...