Nursing home workers dedicate their lives to caring for our loved ones, sometimes putting their own well-being at risk. As a nursing home worker, the demanding nature of your work can make you particularly vulnerable to ergonomic hazards. These hazards can lead to...
Injuries
What are the traumatic brain injury symptoms to watch out for?
Car accidents can change the lives of several people in the blink of an eye. When a crash leads to a traumatic brain injury (TBI), victims often face a confusing and challenging road ahead. The signs of these injuries are not always obvious, and they can show up days...
The dangers of overexertion injuries in the workplace
Overexertion injuries are the second most prevalent workplace injuries in the United States, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Although they are not as attention-grabbing as other workplace injuries, repetitive stress and overexertion injuries can be...
Understanding a traumatic amputation’s impact
A traumatic amputation is an amputation that occurs accidentally. It may happen during a severe automobile accident, for example, or because of a workplace accident. In a car crash, it’s common to see traumatic amputations in a few different scenarios. The first is if...
Traumatic brain injuries can lead to other deficits
Suffering a traumatic brain injury can lead to a lot of changes in a person’s life. While some of these are short-term, others are long-term. Getting proper medical care as quickly as possible after an injury incident occurs can help minimize the long-term impact it...
Risk factors for falls that seniors face
When you think of Connecticut, and when slip and falls incidents are most apt to happen here, you probably think about the winter and the potential for someone to slip and fall on ice or snow. There are plenty of other instances that may result in someone suffering a...
How long does an injury case take?
Potential clients often ask a lot of questions during the initial consultation. One that always gets asked in one way or another is how long it will take to get damages for their injuries. This is understandable because many want to put the trauma of a severe injury...
Recovering from a skull fracture after a collision
When you were hit by another Connecticut driver as you drove to work or wherever you were going that day, you may or may not have been immediately aware of your injuries. If you broke a bone or suffered lacerations, you might have experienced sudden pain or saw blood...