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Spinal cord injuries (SCI) occur when there is damage to the vertebrae ligaments and discs, affecting a persons’ ability to control their limbs. Depending on the severity of a spinal cord injury, rehabilitation will be very different. For example, someone with tetraplegia will have no control over all limbs, and may require an assisted breathing… read more
The driver of a semi-truck is facing a trial for careless driving after a truck accident caused a multi-vehicle crash. According to investigators, the accident happened because the driver was operating an unsafe or defective vehicle. Last year, Robert Lara was headed north on Foothills Parkway when he lost control of his truck, sending a… read more
Suffering a catastrophic injury is one of the worst parts of going through an accident, leaving some survivors with permanent disabilities that will involve extensive rehabilitation. However, some accident survivors are finding creative ways to move forward and have fun by taking part in recreational sports. After Luann Bannister was in a car accident that… read more
After the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, tens of thousands of veterans have returned home from the frontlines with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Researchers working with John Hopkins University have discovered that TBIs caused by bomb blasts are different from other TBIs. Scientists associated with the project suspect that bomb-induced brain injuries might be their… read more
The brain is one of the most important organs in the human body, so when it is injured, the consequences of the injury can be extensive and severe. Individuals with a traumatic brain injury may have difficulty concentrating and often suffer from frequent migraines. Life after a brain injury can involve a long period of… read more
Fracking has become a major industry in the United States, fueling a boom in oil production and energy independence. Although the industry is now facing financial trouble from low oil prices and a possible decline in popularity, litigation brought on by environmental groups could show that fracking can present a danger to communities in close… read more
Weather related auto accidents are a common occurrence on U.S. roadways, accounting for 23 to 25 percent of car and truck accidents every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), snow and sleet account for more than 55,000 car and truck accident injuries annually. Truck accidents are a worst-case scenario during poor… read more
New legislation has been passed by the Wyoming House of Representatives to help reduce the number of bicycle accidents in the state. Legislators are introducing a three-foot rule that will require motorists to leave three feet of space when passing a cyclist. Cycling has grown in popularity across the nation, not just as a leisure… read more
Football has been one of many sports mired in a national controversy over high-impact sports and brain injuries among athletes. High schools across Colorado have upgraded their football helmets after local media outlets uncovered that many schools were using low quality helmets. Some Colorado schools have been using helmets that had been among the lowest… read more
Faulty and dangerous auto parts have the potential to cause serious injury or death to consumers. It is important to be aware of what you can do to keep an eye out for a recall so you can get a problem fixed before it leads to a car accident. Victims die or face catastrophic injury… read more
