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Spinal cord injuries are considered catastrophic because they can significantly alter a person’s life. However, there are various levels of spinal cord injuries that can occur. When a spinal cord is severed, this will be considered the most severe level of spinal cord injury. Various Types of Spinal Cord Injuries Our spinal cords are the…

Paralysis can be detrimental for a victim. Unfortunately, there are various ways that a person can become paralyzed due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual, business, or entity. One of the most common causes of paralysis is vehicle accidents. However, traumatic injuries are certainly not the only way that a person can…

Accidents can lead to severe injuries, including spinal cord trauma or a nerve injury that causes paralysis. When most people think of paralysis, they think that this is a permanent condition that a person will have to adapt to. In truth, there are times when paralysis is permanent. However, there are also times when victims…

If your child has developed spinal bifida, you may be wondering whether or not you can recover compensation as a result of this birth defect. Obstetricians and doctors have a responsibility to examine an unborn fetus for common birth complications. If these medical professionals fail to diagnose a child with a condition prior to and…

Nobody should ever have to worry about whether or not a car they purchase in California is faulty, particularly a new car. We expect new cars to operate safely when they come from the manufacturer or off of the dealer’s lot. Unfortunately, there are times when faulty vehicles make it into the hands of consumers,…

A 2019 study ranked Sacramento as the fifth-worst city in America when it came to its drivers, but are we really that bad here? If so, where? In 2020, the Sacramento Police Department received 6,168 calls in driver-related crimes, including hit-and-run accidents, drunk driving, reckless driving, and driveway blocking. Out of those: 1,839 calls were…

When a person sustains an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual, business, or entity, this can lead to significant setbacks in their life. First and foremost, physical injuries can lead to immense pain and suffering, long recovery periods, and cause a person to miss work. However, what many people do…

Understanding your rights after a vehicle accident is critical. As an accident victim, you need to know that there are various parties that will try to contact you. This can include your insurance carrier, claims adjuster of the other drivers’ insurance carrier(s), bill collectors, and even investigators. It is crucial that you are careful about…

One of the most common tips that doctors give the senior citizen is to walk if they are able to, and to do so regularly. In fact, there is a reason that so many fitness companies are marketing products like step counters and exercise apps to seniors. This is a growing and healthy trend. However, pedestrian…

Parents and guardians continually fret about keeping their children safe around the roadway. There is little doubt that children will be around a road at some point, whether they are going to a friend’s house, heading to the library, or just biking around for some exercise. As adults, we know the basics of pedestrian safety,…