Brain injuries are serious no matter how old the victim is and should always be treated with urgency to help avoid permanent, lasting consequences. However, though all brain injuries are serious and not to be ignored, they are much worse in children and infants and...
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How Are Catastrophic Burns Treated?
Burn injuries are incredibly painful, especially third-degree burns, which are considered catastrophic. Not only are they painful, but if one is able to survive the incident that leads to the burn injury, he or she will be left with severe, disfiguring scars....
What Happens Immediately After a Brain Injury?
Many of us understand that brain injuries are incredibly serious and should be treated as soon as possible, but do you know what happens to the brain at the point of injury and why swift treatment is so critical? Depending on the type of traumatic brain injury a...
Different Types of Severe Burns
When we think of burn injuries, we tend to think of accidents involving fires. Of course, severe burns can be sustained in numerous other ways and the treatment one needs could also depend on what caused it. Of course, regardless of the cause of your burn injury, it...
Information About Spinal Cord Injuries: Levels, Causes, and Recovery
A spinal cord injury is generally considered to be a catastrophic injury and results in a loss of function, such as mobility and feeling. This injury can be the result of trauma, such as a motor vehicle accident, gunshot wound, or fall, or it can be caused by...
Complications Associated with Burn Injuries
Severe burns are not just painful, they can also result in some serious complications that could potentially lead to death. To prevent these terrible complications, it is imperative that a burn victim receive treatment as soon as possible. If you sustained a severe...
FDA Issues Dog Food Recall for Toxic Vitamin D Levels
When companies are negligent about the ingredients they include in their food products, the results can be catastrophic. In one recent example, the FDA was forced to recall more than 8 major brands of dry dog food due to potentially toxic levels of vitamin D. At Pratt...
How Long Does it Usually Take for Catastrophic Injury Cases to Resolve?
No two cases are alike and, therefore, the amount of time it takes for these cases to resolve will also differ. However, generally, catastrophic injury cases tend to take more time than other personal injury cases due to the fact that they tend to involve higher...
Permanent Disabilities Caused by Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries are some of the most catastrophic types of injuries an individual can suffer, given its potential to inflict permanent damage that can alter the way a person lives and functions. It is important to understand that not all traumatic brain...
How Are Traumatic Brain Injuries Treated?
Traumatic brain injuries should not be taken lightly and should always be examined and treated by a medical professional to ensure the serious effects of it are minimized as much as possible. Even if you feel fine in the immediate aftermath of sustaining a traumatic...