When Is Surgery Necessary for a Neck Injury?
Your neck is a complex structure of spinal bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. Any one of those components can sustain damage in a fall or a motor vehicle accident, leading to severe acute or perhaps even chronic pain. And in some cases, patients need ongoing medical interventions, which may occasionally include surgery. The decision to have surgery is
Can I Recover Damages if I Wasn’t Wearing a Motorcycle Helmet?
California is the top state when it comes to motorcyclists. According to World Atlas, there are approximately 800,000 motorcycles registered here – at least 200,000 more than in any other state. For bikers and other motorists, this means accidents are more common and the CA legislature has adopted laws to minimize damage. Under California law, anyone riding a motorcycle must
How to Choose the Best Motorcycle for Seniors
As Baby Boomers approach retirement age, the average age of motorcycle riders has risen. In 2001, the average age of American bikers was 40. By 2010, the average age had climbed to 49. But it is not just that the biker population is aging – in 2009, more than 10% of new riders were over the age of 50. It is
5 Delayed Signs You May Have a Concussion
Research on traumatic brain injuries suggests that delayed treatment could prolong and even hamper recovery. A concussion is among the most common types of brain injury, usually caused by a blow or jolt to the head. Depending on the severity, concussions can have life-altering consequences and complications, so it’s important to know the symptoms – especially considering they don’t always
Wet Surface Falls & Resulting Injuries
View Post A slip and fall accident, when caused by a property owner’s negligence, can give rise to a viable claim for compensation. Wet surfaces are one of the greatest risks for a serious slip and fall injury. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, wet or slippery surfaces account for the majority of fall accidents in the United States.
4 Common Nursing Home Hazards
The State of California Health Facilities Consumer Information System lists more than 2,600 long-term care facilities in the state. When families choose one of these facilities for a loved one, they place great trust in it for their family member’s everyday care, safety, and well-being. Ideally nursing homes will be free of safety hazards but in many senior living homes,
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