If you suffered a serious second- or third-degree burn in an auto accident or on-the-job injury, your recovery can be both long and painful. But many burn survivors underestimate the mental and emotional consequences of their burns. The more serious the burn, the more...
One of the most debilitating injuries a person could suffer is largely invisible. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) could be the result of someone falling or a very violent car crash. It could also be the result of oxygen deprivation or percussive force if someone is...
Medical advances in recent years have significantly increased treatment options for a variety of previously untreatable medical conditions and helped people improve their quality of life as well. Research into the human nervous system has led to some incredible...
Amputation or the loss of a limb or extremity is one of the most debilitating medical experiences someone could have. Motor vehicle collisions are one of the leading causes of modern amputations, although they take second place to amputations necessitated by medical...
People die every single day in Texas, often due to accidents, illness and even criminal activity. Most of the time, these deaths only trigger basic insurance claims against vehicle liability coverage or life insurance policies, but certain tragedies can lead to civil...
Serious motor vehicle accidents have the potential to leave Texas motorists and passengers with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Among the non-elderly population, motor vehicle accidents are the leading source of SCI. Bruising, compression or penetration of the spinal cord...
Every year, 144,000 people sustain a traumatic brain injury in Texas. Sports, falls, car accidents, military training, combat and any other impact to the head could cause a brain injury. It's a good idea to know what symptoms to watch for and how doctors diagnose a...
Drivers could make a mistake if they assume a short drive on a clear day won't result in an accident. No matter the time of the year or the driving conditions, collisions happen on Texas roads. During the spring and summer seasons, there might be an uptick. Sadly,...
The severity of burns is classified by degrees. Third-degree burns are the highest levels of injury that are treated immediately. Otherwise, the victim faces worsening symptoms and long-term health problems. In Texas, burn specialists use nationwide health care...
You never know when a serious accident might happen in Texas. Some can involve fires or explosions and leave you reeling with catastrophic burn injuries. If you were diagnosed with burns, you need to understand your condition. What are the different types of burn...