Physician Life Care Planners must understand the consequences of cartilage injuries and how it relates to future care. No Just An Ankle Fracture Ankle fractures and dislocations are often ‘associated’ injuries in major trauma caused by high speed motor vehicle accidents and are often not evaluated in the life care plans of the injured because […]
Depression Common after Minor Injuries
Depression is an often missed complication of minor traumatic injuries. There are a number of factors that can lead to depression, and catching the risk factors early can help recovery after being hurt in an accident. One study funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health finds that even minor traumatic injuries, from which patients […]
Emotions Surrounding a Loved One’s Serious Injury Accident
If you are a family member, loved one or friend of an individual critically injured in an accident, you may experience a range of emotions. It’s common to feel shocked that someone you care for has been seriously injured. This is often followed by denial. You may feel that you can’t believe the accident has […]
Shearing of Neurons in Traumatic Brain Injury
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is completing research into understanding how microscopic nerve cells in the brain are affected during a traumatic brain injury. Anatomy of Neuronal Shearing The brain is composed of cells which are called neurons. A neuron has a long nerve fiber which is called an axon, and […]
Traumatic Injury and a Ventilator: It’s O.K.
When someone you love has been seriously injured in an accident it may be necessary for them to be on a ventilator. A ventilator takes over the work of breathing. This may be necessary if there is damage to the lungs which requires lung pressure and breathing rate to be carefully managed. It’s also necessary […]
In Case of Injury, Head to a Trauma Center
Every emergency department is not a trauma center. A trauma center is a designation which is provided by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) from a Level I to a Level III with a Level I center providing the most comprehensive trauma care available. Research demonstrates that individuals treated in a trauma center have a […]
Contacting a Life Care Consultant
Individuals who are dealing with permanent or long-term disabilities often have complex needs that require extensive support medically, socially and for their day-to-day functioning. The problem for many people who are living with a disability is learning what options are available to assist them with their needs in the long-term, particularly people who are not […]
Options for Those With Long-Term Disabilities
Many people in the U.S. are living with a disability. Some are born with conditions that impact their ability to carry out certain functions, while others may acquire these types of conditions at various stages throughout their lifetime. Those who are injured in an accident and subsequently become disabled typically find the process of adjusting […]
What is Gross Negligence or Misconduct?
Gross negligence is a legal term used to identify a careless act that is deemed very serious or extreme. The same concept can be applied to the term gross misconduct, which is also sometimes used in reference to a reckless act that has negative consequences for victims. When it comes to awarding personal injury damages […]
What Are Personal Injury Damages?
Personal injury damages are the costs associated with injuries that someone has suffered due to the negligence or careless actions of another person or persons. Damages or financial sums awarded in personal injury claims may come in the form of compensatory damages or punitive damages. Compensatory damages may include the accrual of medical expenses associated […]
