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Life can change in an instant. One moment you’re living your usual routine, and the next, an unexpected accident leaves you facing a future that feels deeply uncertain. Catastrophic injuries are some of the most overwhelming events anyone can endure. Unlike minor injuries, these are life-altering, often requiring long-term or even lifelong medical care. They can leave you unable to work, straining ...

The Mayo Clinic defines a concussion as a traumatic brain injury that affects your brain function. Concussions typically occur from a blow or violent shaking of the head. During a concussive accident, the brain bounces or rapidly moves back and forth colliding with the inside of the skull. The most common causes of concussions are falls and motor vehicle accidents. What are the Signs and Symptoms ...

Spinal cord injuries are caused by damage to a person’s vertebrae, ligaments, or spinal column disks or to a person’s spinal cord itself. According to the Mayo Clinic, a traumatic spinal cord injury can result from a sudden blow to your spine that can fracture, crush, or compress your vertebrae. Vehicular accidents are among the top causes of spinal cord injuries. According to data from the ...

A concussion is one of the most common and least serious types of traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, all concussions should be taken seriously. The brain is comprised of soft tissue, encased in the skull and cushioned by spinal fluid. When there is a direct or indirect blow to the head, the impact can jolt your brain or even cause it to violently shake within your skull. Common causes of ...

What Are Construction’s “Fatal Four?” Every year, the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) gathers statistics about workplace accidents. The federal agency then uses these statistics to make safety guidelines and reduce future accidents. Year after year, OSHA identifies the construction industry as one of the most dangerous for workers. In 2018, ...