After suffering from a brain injury, victims often experience several effects in the aftermath. For example, many go through changes to their temperament. These changes can range from mild to severe. They can also vary wildly in how long they last. What should you...
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Traumatic brain injuries can cause behavioral changes
Vehicle accidents are a common cause of traumatic brain injuries. While a mild TBI may only affect a person's brain temporarily, more serious injuries may result in serious complications or even death. One of the complications that can arise from TBIs includes severe...
Commercial truck driver violations that contribute to accidents
A high volume of trucks on the road generally increases the chances of a major accident. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the U.S. has more than 3.5 million registered commercial driver's license holders. Although motorists tend to take...
A crash-related torn aorta is a medical emergency
If a semitruck collides with your vehicle, there is a good chance you may sustain a serious injury. After all, tractor-trailers outweigh regular vehicles by as much as 76,000 pounds. While broken bones, whiplash and lacerations are common crash-related injuries, organ...
Can a back injury keep you from working?
Injuring your back on the job puts you out of commission for a few days or weeks, if you are lucky. But what if you are unlucky instead? Just how damaging can a back injury be? Unfortunately, back injuries can have a lasting impact on sufferers. In extreme cases, it...
Types of unsafe offshore working conditions
Maritime workers perform their labor in some of the most inhospitable climates. It is up to employers to make sure that their places of work, be it shipyards, offshore platforms or vessels, pose as little safety risk as possible despite the circumstances. For those...
Legal recourse for chemical exposure
A coalition of environmental groups in Texas and Louisiana report that residents of these Gulf states have an elevated risk of chemical exposure compared to people in other U.S. states. This group, which includes the Louisiana Environmental Action Network, has raised...
Overview of the Jones Act
The Jones Act, originally known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is important because it gives repose to those who sustain injuries at sea and do not qualify for workers' compensation. The Jones Act specifically allows injured marines to sue their employers over...
Will you lose your memory after a brain injury?
Suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is difficult enough in and of itself. Unfortunately, most brain injuries come with effects that impact the healing process. Not only that, they can influence your life after the incident that caused your injury. One of the...
What is compartment syndrome?
When pressure builds up in an enclosed area of your body, this is compartment syndrome. Causes of compartment syndrome may include bleeding or swelling following an injury. According to WebMD, the pressure obstructs blood flow to the site. Compartment syndrome is most...
