After being involved in a Connecticut car accident, you may be left dealing with the aftermath for months or longer. Depending on certain factors and the force of the impact, you could have a catastrophic injury and need long-term medical care. A traumatic brain...
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Electrical stimulation could be used to treat severe TBIs
Many Connecticut residents suffer traumatic brain injuries each year. Mild traumatic brain injuries cause only temporary declines in brain function, but severe injuries cause long-term or even permanent impairment. There is little that current medical science can do...
Common work site injuries experienced by visitors
Accidents that don't involve workers can occur at Connecticut construction sites. Other individuals, such as investors or journalists, may frequently visit a site to report or view the progress of a project. Visitors can sustain injuries if those responsible for the...
When and why not to sleep after a TBI
For many years, people claimed that it was unwise to sleep after suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or any type of head injury. Parents would attempt to keep their children awake after a fall, for example. Adults may try to stay awake after being involved...
Top candy choices and caution urged for Halloween
If you are planning on stocking up on candy for Hartford’s little ghosts and ghouls for Halloween, you may be interested in the top candy picks for the Nutmeg State. According to one wholesale candy retailer, CandyStore.com, it’s perhaps unsurprising that the go-to...
Brain injuries from slip-and-fall accidents
Slip and fall victims often dismiss their accidents as minor, but they can lead to serious and sometimes even life-threatening consequences for Connecticut residents, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The human brain is highly vulnerable to impact, and even...
Common types of truck accident injuries in Connecticut
Truck accidents have the capacity to inflict severe damage and injuries upon those involved because of the massive size and weight of the rigs. It is imperative for all who share the roadways with semi-trucks or other large commercial vehicles to understand what types...
What are whiplash associated disorders?
The outcome of a motor vehicle accident in Connecticut can sometimes involve whiplash-associated disorders. These can come about as the result of sudden acceleration or deceleration during a crash. Common symptoms include stiffness, severe pain, muscle spasms, and...
Treatment for broken or bruised ribs
If you have been in an accident in Connecticut and hurt your torso, it's important to seek medical attention to see if your ribs are bruised, broken or fractured. There is a difference in the treatment plan that your doctor may prescribe. Bruised ribs Bruised ribs can...
Potential spinal cord injury causes
Any damage to the spinal cord can have severe and life-altering consequences for Connecticut residents at the workplace, on the road, at school or while engaging in physical activity. Understanding, and avoiding, common causes of spinal cord injury is Traumatic causes...