It isn’t hard to imagine the horrific scene that can occur if a truck’s brakes or tires fail. A trucker may lose control of his vehicle and crash into other nearby motorists or pedestrians with little warning and without reducing speed. A crash that is…
The trauma of a car crash can cause serious injuries to your lungs and may be an immediate medical emergency. Because strong, healthy lungs are vital for survival, a damaged lung may impact your life for a long time to come. Symptoms of a Car…
A fetal stroke is always a significant medical event. When a fetus suffers a stroke sometime between 14 weeks gestation and delivery, it is known as a fetal stroke. During a fetal stroke, the blood supply to the brain is reduced or completely cut off….
Many truckers are professionals. They have been hired to do a job and they depend on that job for their livelihood. A condition of employment is, of course, to obey the law and not drive while intoxicated. Unfortunately, commercial truck drivers do not always follow…
Before your accident, you likely gave very little thought to your spleen. This internal organ operated as it should from its spot behind your left rib cage. It helped to keep your blood clean and protect you from certain types of infections. That all changed,…
Strokes are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Approximately 75% of people who suffer a stroke are over the age of 65 and the risk of having a stroke doubles every decade after age 55. When a stroke is not…