If you are like most people in Connecticut, you probably don't think about your spinal disks very often. However, if you are experiencing back pain, you should start learning about these vital body structures. Here's what you need to know. What are spinal disc...
Serious injuries
Learn about spinal cord anatomy and injuries that can occur
Suffering an injury to your spinal cord in Connecticut can change your life drastically. This part of the body is responsible for carrying signals from the brain to other essential areas. If it's compromised, you can become paralyzed and lose sensation. Anatomy of the...
Traumatic brain injury: Symptoms, diagnosis, an treatment
Some personal injuries in Hartford, Connecticut, are minor, such as cuts or scrapes, while others are more serious. A serious type of injury is traumatic brain injury, which often needs medical treatment. Overview of traumatic brain injury Traumatic brain injuries are...
Third party lawsuits in the construction industry
Being injured while performing a construction job can lead not only to severe injuries and significant time away from work, but also to financial disaster when you face steep medical bills and living expenses that you cannot pay. Workers' compensation benefits can...
Do women recover from TBIs the same way men do?
Those who have the misfortune of being involved in a car crash in Hartford may wind up with a traumatic brain injury. A traumatic brain injury can be long-lasting and can affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life including their physical health, mental health, job...
Motor vehicle collisions can cause serious spinal cord trauma
The spinal cord is an important bundle of nerves that runs from a person's brain down their back body. The spinal cord is encased in the spinal column, which protects it from many forms of harm. However, when a Connecticut resident is involved in a serious motor...
TBI study brightens the picture for veterans and public
Veterans, by the nature of their duties, expose themselves to situations where an unexpected event, such as a blow to the head, could result in a debilitating condition known as Traumatic brain injury. Symptoms of the injury ─ often concurrent with posttraumatic...
Damages can lessen financial cost of injuries after a crash
A car accident caused by someone else’s negligence can wreak havoc on the accident victim’s life. Victims can have suffered serious injuries, ranging from broken bones to spinal injuries, and the medical costs associated with these can cause additional stress in their...
What are the costs associated with traumatic brain injuries?
Brain injuries come at an economic cost to victims, families and society as a whole. They also oftentimes come at an emotional impact to victims. Victims of traumatic brain injuries can include car accident victims and victims of other types of traumatic accidents and...
How litigation can support the long-term needs of the seriously injured
Personal injury accidents can inflict a range of harm upon Connecticut victims. Though some individuals may be able to walk away from their accidents with minimal injury, others may suffer damage that affects them for the rest of their lives. When a victim suffers...