Data from the American Journal of Neuroradiology indicates that lack of oxygen affects as many as two to 10 out of every 1,000 babies. Often this occurs either during delivery or shortly thereafter. If newborn asphyxia is not treated immediately, the baby may suffer...

You may know someone with a spinal cord disability. There are several forms, including Multiple Sclerosis, Poliomyelitis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS. What you may not know is that many spinal cord injuries result from vehicle crashes, which cause...

Getting surgery is scary. Whether it is a minor hernia surgery or major brain operation, it is always a bit unnerving. Several things can go wrong during these procedures. While there is always some risk of complications, surgery errors can be dangerous. Most surgeons...

One of the most serious injuries you can get from a car accident is a spinal cord injury. According to the Mayo Clinic, car crashes are one of the leading causes of spinal cord injuries. A motor vehicle collision may cause your spine to flex and the spinal...

When the loss of a loved one occurs due to the negligence of another party, the family naturally wants to seek justice. A wrongful death claim may help family members to receive compensation in addition to holding the negligent person accountable. Here...

A concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury that frequently results from a car crash. However, TBI is known as a silent condition; people wrongly think of it as separate from a concussion. Additionally, because symptoms may not be evident right...

Ask anyone to name the top three diseases for catastrophic injury or death in the U.S. Most of the time, people cite the top three as cancer, cardiac failure and traumatic accidents. The CDC's top three are heart disease, cancer and respiratory disease. The third...

Injuries happen every day, and during the holidays, the number of accidents increases. While some accidents occur due to personal error, others are due to the negligence of others. Being aware of these common types of accidents may help you to avoid serious...

You may feel fine, if a little shaken up, immediately after a minor to moderate car accident. However, a day or two later, you start to feel stiff and sore. You might even have difficulty moving your head and neck, and just getting through the day can be excruciating....

Mistakes can occur during the prescribing, dispensing or administering of medication. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, medication errors are the third leading cause of death in America. This means it is an issue that deserves immediate attention....