Cyclists often have more to worry about when they hit the road than almost anyone else. Their vehicles have the least amount of protection and leave the most room for potential injuries. Dooring is one source of these injuries. But just what is it and how does it...
Personal Injury
3 types of headaches after a brain injury
It is common to have headaches immediately after a traumatic brain injury. Different types of headaches are possible that can range in severity. According to the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, persistent headaches affect over 30% of people with moderate...
Can paralysis impact life expectancy?
A severe accident can result in paralysis that can reduce your mobility and lower your independence. Living a more sedentary lifestyle can trigger other health conditions that could impact your life expectancy. Despite the unexpected changes in your life, taking...
How do I file a personal injury claim against the city?
If you get into an accident with a city vehicle or you suffer an injury on city property, you will need to make a personal injury claim against the city. This is a different process than suing an individual because it is a government entity. Indy.gov explains state...
Is this a fractured skull?
Taking a blow to the head will result in some nasty repercussions no matter what the source is or how it happened. However, a fractured skull comes along with health issues that set it apart from other impact injuries like concussions. The most important thing when...
What are the psychological symptoms of a burn injury?
Many people talk about burn injuries primarily in terms of the physical symptoms that they cause. The pain, itching and recovery from surgery may take precedence in your own consciousness as well, at least at first. However, burn injuries can have psychological...
Crash risks increase during summer’s 100 Deadliest Days
Each year when school ends for the summer, teen drivers take to Indiana’s roadways in droves. Many of these teen drivers lack the experience older drivers have. Many of them also admit to engaging in dangerous behaviors that increase the chances of crashes, injuries...
What are some signs of a concussion?
After a car crash or other extreme accident, you may slowly notice unusual symptoms in your mind or body. A concussion affects your memory and balance, which can cause you to sometimes lose consciousness. While some complications from this injury are easy to spot,...
What are some common symptoms of a brain injury?
A brain injury can occur when you suffer a sudden bump or jolt to your head. Brain injuries often happen after car accidents, workplace accidents and while playing contact sports. Every year, according to the Brain Trauma Foundation, approximately 2.5 million people...
Are teens at a higher risk of death in a car accident?
Teenage drivers often receive a lot of bad attention for being reckless or terrible drivers. They have less experience behind the wheel and are new to the experience, so it makes sense they may not be as capable as older drivers. However, are they really more at risk...