A general definition of an incapacitating injury is a non-fatal injury that is evident to witnesses or observers of the accident. Many people may also define an incapacitating injury as a catastrophic, non-fatal injury that prevents victims from functioning at their normal capacity. Serious injuries that would be included in
Road rage is something we have all either seen or experienced before. Classic road rage behaviors include verbal insults, shouting, obscene gestures, and excessive use of the horn. Some aggressive drivers even turn to extremely dangerous behaviors that could possibly result in great bodily injury, loss of a human life,
Acute compartment syndrome is a common type of injury that occurs in traumatic accidents, such as car accidents, slip and fall accidents, or accidents where all or part of the body becomes crushed. The body parts that are the most prone to developing compartment syndrome are the arms, legs, and
Vertebral compression fractures, or VCFs, are one of the most common complications associated with osteoporosis. These spinal fractures affect over 700,000 Americans every year according to AAFP. Vertebral compression fractures can lead to chronic pain, increased risk of pressure sores, and a host of other complications. While the spinal fracture
Fear is both a natural and healthy emotion in most circumstances. This emotion can help us respond to and avoid dangerous situations. However, when we’re estimating our levels of risk, fear can also cause us to worry about insignificant events that are unlikely to occur. Overestimating risk can lead to
Have you ever heard of the “reasonable man?” The reasonable man is a hypothetical person of legal fiction created by the court of law. The reasonable man is someone who weighs the potential risks and consequences before acting in a certain way. Defendants in civil cases are compared to this
The death of a family member is never easy to accept, especially if it was due to another’s negligence or medical malpractice. For surviving family members, a loved one’s death can be a point of traumatic loss and financial hardship, which can accumulate quickly in the form of medical and
Pregnant women are naturally much more vulnerable to a variety of dangers and health problems compared to non-pregnant women. Caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, deli meat, and even riding in the car can pose major threats to both mother and baby. After reading this brief list of things to avoid during pregnancy,
Uber is a staple for getting around a new city while traveling or having a responsible night out on the town. Uber and Lyft are professional car services that are often seen as safer and cleaner than public transportation. This may be a reliable, premium transportation service. But is Uber
Whiplash is a soft tissue neck injury that often causes severe pain and requires medical treatment. If you or a loved one has sustained injuries to the neck, you may have a lot of questions about your case, like can whiplash cause permanent damage? Neck injuries should be taken seriously,
Even minor car accidents can cause major damage to the head, neck, back, and other bodily systems. Car accidents can also make a pre-existing injury or condition much worse than it was prior. This may result in even more medical bills, physical therapy bills, and lost wages than you had
The human body is basically just a big, complex bundle of nerves. Any type of spinal injury can easily cause damage to the nerves and lead to a wide variety of debilitating symptoms. As a result, you may have thousands of dollars in medical bills, physical therapy bills, and lost
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