People fear the idea of a spinal cord injury and the paralysis often triggered by complete injuries. When trauma severs the spinal cord, people immediately and completely lose motor function and sensation below the site of the injury. However, spinal cord injuries do...
When a loved one dies due to someone else's negligence, your family may face both grief and financial hardship. Texas law gives eligible family members the right to pursue compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. Who can file and why it matters Under Texas Civil...
Phantom limb syndrome sometimes happens after an amputation injury. A person may feel burning, tingling, pain or other sensations. It essentially still feels like the limb exists, even though they can physically see that it does not. What is often happening is that...
A traumatic spinal cord injury can change nearly every part of a person’s daily life within seconds. Serious falls, vehicle collisions and workplace accidents may leave victims facing not only immediate medical treatment but also years of physical and emotional...
People who are involved in a car crash or certain other accidents might suffer from a traumatic brain injury. The effects of these injuries vary, depending on many factors. The location, severity and type of injury all play a role in how the victim will be impacted. ...
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is often permanent and life altering. A person may have some level of recovery, but many people with SCIs will never see complete recovery, even with medical attention. As such, home modifications are sometimes necessary to allow someone...
A traumatic brain injury can have a major effect on someone’s life, changing their future in many ways. It can affect their career, their physical abilities and much more. From a personal perspective, however, there are often behavioral or personality changes that...
Securing financial stability after an amputation is vital. A loss of limb injury creates profound, lifelong needs that demand meticulous calculation. How does a life care plan help secure a fair and comprehensive legal recovery? Quantifying lifelong medical costs A...
If you are involved in a car accident, you could suffer from a traumatic brain injury. A mild example includes a concussion, while more severe injuries could include things like a subdural hematoma. But all brain injuries are serious and it is always important to talk...
Wrongful death lawsuits allow families to take action after a tragedy. A wrongful death lawsuit can lead to a sense of closure and also economic compensation for surviving dependent family members. Texas has very thorough statutes in place regarding wrongful death...
