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...
After Accidents
Fatal Accidents And Catastrophic Injuries
Spring driving brings internal injury risks
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,...
Classifying and treating third-degree burns
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...
What are the different levels of burn injuries?
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...
The scope of catastrophic injuries
Someone may hear standard legal and medical terms, but knowing a term and fully understanding it are not the same. For example, news reports might mention that Texas accident victims suffer from catastrophic injuries, but they might not think whiplash is catastrophic....
Rises in fatal poisoning accidents during pandemic
Recent increases in accidental poisonings have been connected to the coronavirus pandemic. Tens of thousands of people have poisoned themselves accidentally while using chemicals to clean and disinfect their homes and businesses. Poison control centers in Texas and...
What to know about TBIs
Statistics show that around 1.5 million people in the United States experience a traumatic brain injury annually. A TBI is a serious injury, often caused by a harsh blow to the skull that damages the brain. Injured parties in Corpus Christi, Texas, may need extensive...
What can cause third-degree burns?
Accidents can happen when you least expect them and even when you try to be careful. Third-degree burns are especially severe. There are a few sources that typically cause third-degree burn injuries for Texas residents. What is a third-degree burn? A third-degree burn...