Approximately 17,000 people suffer spinal cord injuries each year in the United States. The most common cause of spinal cord injuries is motor vehicle accidents. Since 2010, thirty-eight percent of spinal cord injuries in this country have been caused by vehicular crashes. Spinal cord injuries—like…
Back injuries are common in auto accidents, and the most serious of back injuries can be disabling. If you’ve suffered a back injury then you may be unable to work, you may be unable to take care of your family, and you may be unable…
A broken bone is a serious injury that could result in significant medical problems and expenses after a car crash. You could suffer from limited mobility, a bone infection, arthritis, or nerve damage. Your physical pain, emotional suffering, and medical bills may all continue long…
An estimated 486,000 people in the United States require medical treatment for burn injuries each year, according to the American Burn Association. Approximately 3,275 people die each year from fire or smoke related injuries—including approximately 310 in motor vehicle crashes—and many more survive with permanent…
Almost two million people in the United States have lost a limb. While some people loss their arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet, or toes because of medical conditions like cancer or diabetes, about 45% of these people have lost a limb due to trauma such…
Accidents are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Motor vehicle accidents kill more people each year than common medical conditions, such as strokes or diabetes. For some age groups, accidents are the leading cause of death. However, while serious and fatal…