Science is still studying how the brain works, and the different ways that injuries to it can impact the victim. Recent studies have continued to strengthen hypotheses about ties between certain areas of the brain and aspects of behavior or personality. Emotional and behavioral impacts…
As another hurricane season ends, it is not too late for a storm to strike the Lonestar State. Before it happens, you may want to take a look at your policy to ensure your insurance policy covers what you think. Chances are, you do not…
Any incident that ends with you in pain is hard enough to deal with. What happens, however, when the damage to your body is significant, and doctors start using the term catastrophic? An injury that necessitates a significant change to your life may rise to…
After a vehicle crash, even a minor collision, you should check for injuries and call 911 if anyone appears to be hurt. This is an instinctive action, but what next? Do you know what you should do after a crash? Make phone calls In addition…
Every year there are more bicycle riders on the road, and you may be among them. Perhaps you commute to work or ride to school. Of course, you might also ride purely for enjoyment. Since cyclists are vulnerable to accidents, it is wise to take…
The hurricane season in the U.S. ends on November 30. Although the season has been unusually quiet thus far, you still need to remain vigilant. Hurricanes have wreaked extensive damage to Texas in the past. If a future storm causes damage to your property, can…
There are many different kinds of vehicle collisions and at some point, you may find yourself the victim of a crash. Even if a collision is minor and you walk away, you might have a medically consulted injury. What is this and how does it…
When someone dies in an auto accident because of one driver’s negligence, the victim’s family may have a wrongful death claim against that motorist. But depending on the circumstances, the family might have more than one party they can seek compensation from. One common example…
Severe burn injuries can result from catastrophic accidents, but they are also among the hazards of dangerous occupations. If you suffer a serious burn injury, you may need treatment at a burn center, and the care you receive may include physical or occupational therapy. Medical…
Distracted driving causes more than 400,000 injuries each year, but this issue is not confined to drivers of pickups, vans and passenger vehicles. Truck drivers are not immune to distractions and given the sheer size and weight of a big rig, the occupants of a…