Crush injuries serve as one of the most intense types of injuries that a human can suffer. Unfortunately, they can happen in numerous different situations, too. It is important to understand the basics of a crush injury in order to get prompt and proper medical...
Injuries
Accident-related stress can trigger an asthma attack
When you are in a car, train, boat or any other vehicle, you have some risk of being in an accident. Fortunately, most accidents are minor, often allowing individuals to walk away from them with few or no injuries. If you suffer from asthma, though, you may not be out...
What qualifies as a catastrophic injury?
Injuries happen on the job in Memphis every day. Some are minor and easy to recover from, others require medical treatment and other types of therapy, and the most severe accidents are catastrophic. Defined as an illness or injury that extremely incapacitates someone...
Can a minor head injury equal big problems?
You may have felt like that little bump on your head at work was not a big deal. But what happens when days or weeks later, you feel off? A head injury, even one that seems insignificant, may cause you long-term harm. Remain on the lookout for some of the most common...
What disabilities can result from a spinal cord injury?
Of all the injuries you can sustain in a car crash, fall or other accident, a spinal cord injury is one of the most catastrophic. These life-altering injuries can leave you partially or totally paralyzed, requiring your use of a wheelchair to navigate your new-normal...
What are third degree burns?
Burn injuries can affect a victim to different degrees of severity depending on several factors. This includes the victim's health, the degree of the heat source, and how long the victim suffers from exposure to it. While first-degree burns cause the fewest problems...
Will a TBI ruin your career?
The risks of injury when you work in the maritime industry exceed that of other professions. Even when you follow safety regulations and wear personal protective equipment, the risks of injury linger. If you suffer a TBI, you may wonder if returning to work is...
A spinal implant brings hope for patients dealing with paralysis
Because of the violent impact, a car crash is one of the top causes of spinal cord injury (SCI), which can result in paralysis for many victims. So far, SCI has been irreversible, but research by Swiss scientists has produced a spinal implant that enables a paralyzed...
Skull and spinal fractures can be catastrophic
In most cases, the fracture of a bone is not a catastrophic injury. Bones usually require setting to return to anatomic alignment and immobilization to maintain it but usually heal completely. However, there are two types of fractures that can turn into catastrophic...
Can you return to work after a catastrophic injury?
Maritime careers in Tennessee can expose you to a number of safety risks including fires, chemicals and inclement weather. An accident at work under extreme working conditions could jeopardize your career. It may take months or even years to recover from a...