Car accidents are the most common cause of serious injuries in the United States, including back injuries. Though car accidents can cause injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, internal damage, and limb fractures, back injuries are one of the most common outcomes of a crash. In some cases, a severe back injury may also...
Connecticut takes dog bites seriously. While some states allow a dog a single biting incident before holding the owner liable, Connecticut holds owners accountable even for a first-time biter. Unlike states that assert that an owner couldn’t know their dog was capable of attacking if the dog has no previous history of biting, Connecticut...
Many of us in today’s digital communities feel overly comfortable sharing everything about our daily lives on social media. From what we ate at brunch in the morning to a new relationship status, it’s all too easy to put it all out there while we’re making human connections with friends, family members, and strangers....
Across America, more workers are using bicycles for their daily commutes and there is an increase in recreational biking. States and cities are moving quickly to meet the demand for bike lanes on city streets and roadways while educating motorists on cyclist rights to the streets. Even with a push to make the roadways...
According to the Mayo Clinic, a herniated or ruptured disk refers to an injury to the rubbery cushion that sits between the spinal bones. The rubbery cushion is called a disk and it helps to align and stack the vertebrae or spinal bones. Herniated disks typically occur in the lower back or neck and...
What is the Spinal Cord? The spinal cord is a long, tube-like band of tissue connecting the brain to the lower back. Its function is to carry nerve signals between the brain and the body. These nerve signals allow the body to feel sensations, move, and carry out body functions. Spinal cord injuries can...
According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC, a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. Concussions disrupt normal brain function,...
Head injuries may be mild, moderate, or severe. However, due to their nature, every head injury has the potential to be serious. During a head injury, the body is whipped or shaken causing the soft tissue of the brain to come into contact with the inside of the hard skull. The resulting contact can...
More than 330,000 Connecticut children ride the school bus each day of the school year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), school buses are one of the safest vehicles on the road with less than 1% of all traffic fatalities involving children on school buses. The most dangerous time for children...
To improve motorcycle safety and reduce fatalities, Connecticut requires all motorcyclists to complete a state-certified motorcycle safety course. This course is in addition to the knowledge and vision testing given to all new drivers in the state. These requirements are a benefit to new riders and those with whom they share the road. However,...
