People often understand some of the physical symptoms associated with brain injuries. These include not being able to keep your balance, severe headaches or seizures. While it is very important to know what these symptoms mean and when you need to get medical help, remember that it is not all about the physical issues. Many mental symptoms can also show up, even if you seem fine physically.
Recognizing the signs of post-traumatic stress after trauma
When someone survives a horrific injury other accident, most people immediately respond with the thought, "At least they survived."
Resolution of suit after Heinz Field death will be confidential
Pittsburgh is known all over the world as a city that takes its sports seriously. The tenacity and dedication of baseball, hockey and football spectators has made the Steel City a very imposing prospect for away teams. Unfortunately, things can occasionally get out of hand.
Hazing tragedy at Pennsylvania university leads to guilty pleas
Any injury can feel like a robbery. People must spend precious time in recovery, they have high expenses at a time when it is harder to earn and some lifestyle changes may last for a lifetime. Some accidents and actions are dangerous enough to cause death, and survivors of victims can feel quite lost.
Man sues in Pennsylvania court over fireworks injury
People are injured in Pennsylvania every day. Fortunately, people are seriously hurt far less often. Dangerous jobs or situations, such as construction work or winter sports, are statistically more likely to cause a catastrophic injury. But carelessness by others may cause an injury or illness that victims need financial help to recover.
Are geckos the key to spinal cord regeneration?
Consider the gecko. These small lizards, have an ingenious way of escaping their predators — they break off their tails. But that's not even the coolest thing these reptiles do, as they possess the ability to regenerate their severed appendages in only a month's time.
Crush injuries: Important things to know
A crush injury is exactly what it sounds like. This is when a crushing force is applied to one particular area of the body (or the whole thing).