You may expect a motor vehicle accident to cause severe injuries like brain or spinal cord trauma, but devastating burns are also a risk. Severe burns can have life-long consequences for victims. They cause immense physical pain but also lead to long-term medical...
Serious injuries
Seeking justice after losing a limb in a car crash
The life you knew, the plans you made, forever altered in an instant due to a car accident. For those who have suffered amputation, this is a painful reality. Pursuing justice and compensation can help ease this burden. Severe injuries often necessitate legal action...
Why you should not settle with an insurance company
After a car accident, it is easy to become overwhelmed and lose objectivity. One of the first things most people do after an accident is call their insurance company, and while it sounds logical to do so, not consulting with an attorney first can be a costly mistake....
The ripple effect: Hidden costs you might not consider after a serious injury
After the initial shock of an accident fades, it is replaced by the overwhelming reality of medical bills and a long road to recovery. While medical expenses are undoubtedly a primary concern, the financial impact of a serious injury can extend far beyond what the...
Side impact collisions put victims at high risk of SCIs
Car accidents are a frightening reality, and the potential for injuries is significant when a wreck occurs. While head-on collisions often grab the headlines, side-impact crashes, also known as T-bone accidents, pose a particularly consequential threat – a heightened...
Study finds link between helmet use and TBIs
When riding your e-bike in Connecticut, it's important to wear a helmet and other safety gear. Doing so can help to reduce your risk of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that reduce your quality of life now and in the future. However, one study found that helmet use...
Why so many motorists have been told to stop driving their cars
Very recently, tens of thousands of American motorists were told to stop driving their vehicles immediately. This is a rare occurrence, in that most recall notices simply indicate that drivers should get their defective vehicles fixed as soon as possible. Yet, in the...
What factors influence recovery after a spinal cord injury?
Recovering from a spinal cord injury (SCI) is a complex process, influenced by a variety of factors. Each individual's journey to recovery is unique, depending on the nature and severity of the injury. Understanding these factors is crucial for patients, families and...
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...
Shoulder injuries often occur after car crashes
Each day, adults in Connecticut use their vehicles. Unfortunately, some of these individuals wind up involved in an automobile accident. Motor vehicle accidents can cause many types of bodily injuries, especially those involving your shoulders. Bruised shoulders While...