When you are around animals, there is always an element of fear or hesitation that comes along with this closeness. Dogs can seriously harm you when they bite, even if the owner of the dog does not realize the danger you could be in. If you are struggling after a dog...
Injuries
Can dog bites lead to septic shock?
Even though dog bites are alarmingly common in the U.S., there seem to be a growing number of reports about catastrophic attacks. For example, according to reporting from CNN, an Alabama health department employee recently died after a pack of dogs attacked her. If...
What are the signs of a brain bleed?
After enduring head trauma, arteries in your brain can burst and cause localized bleeding. As your brain bleeds, the blood kills brain cells and may cause a stroke. WebMD explains that brain hemorrhages can threaten your life or lead to long-term disability. Most...
Can spinal cord injuries cause emotional effects?
A serious spinal cord injury can impact every aspect of your life. Along with physical effects that may inhibit movement and mobility, spinal damage also causes emotional effects, which are equally challenging to deal with. In order for patients to meet these...
Riding motorcycles is risky
Motorcycles can be great fun, but there is a high risk of riding them. Their size and lack of protection automatically make them vulnerable to collisions and the riders vulnerable to serious injuries. There are various factors involved in reducing the frequency and...
3 things to do after a car accident
Car accidents are loud, scary and often violent. They can lead to costly injuries and lengthy recoveries. While there is no way to prepare for an accident you do not see coming, there are a few things you can do after a collision that will help in your physical and...
What should you know about crush injuries?
Suffering from a crush injury can do you a large amount of physical harm, even permanently affecting your physical health. Crush injuries can also happen more often and more easily than most people think, and may occur in any instance where you work with or spend time...
What do you know about surgical approaches to amputation?
After a catastrophic injury, you learn doctors must amputate your affected limb. Understandably, you may experience a lot of uncertainty about your future. Johns Hopkins Medicine explores surgical approaches to amputation. Build your personal injury case by...
Lawrence County commissioner killed while riding motorcycle
Many Alabama residents love their motorcycles, but they know that if they collide with an automobile or a truck, the greater mass of the other vehicle probably means death or a serious injury. Such was the tragic case for Lawrence County Commissioner Joey Hargrove....