Losing an arm, leg or another body part can change how you work, move and handle daily tasks. After surgery and rehab, you may need an artificial limb, also called a prosthesis. However, these devices wear out and may need repairs or replacement. The costs can...
A catastrophic injury does not always look the same from the outside as it feels to the person living with it. A person may leave a crash with a serious spinal injury, traumatic brain injury or permanent loss of function and then spend months adjusting to a life that...
The weeks that follow a spinal cord injury often bring a steady stream of medical appointments, difficult decisions and uncertainty about what comes next. While your recovery should remain the priority, the steps you take early on can also help protect your health and...
A diagnosis of paralysis can feel overwhelming. It may change how a person works and handles daily tasks. As those changes grow, most people also face serious financial stress. If you are living with paraplegia, quadriplegia or another form of paralysis caused by...
No one is immune to traffic crashes. The causes of these accidents are diverse, encompassing weather, vehicle issues and reckless driving. When such incidents happen, victims can suffer from injuries that range from minor bruises to catastrophic head, brain or spinal...
You worked twenty years to become a skilled tradesman, and one car crash ended your career in seconds. A catastrophic injury in Cleveland, Ohio does not just take away your current job. It erases your ability to earn a living for the next thirty years. Every raise,...
You might leave a car crash feeling stable, then notice symptoms that raise concern about hidden injury. Internal bleeding may turn an accident into a catastrophic injury situation, especially when organs sustain serious trauma. In Ohio, recognizing early warning...
Losing a limb in a car accident changes life in an instant. Beyond the medical challenges, an amputation brings lasting financial, physical, and emotional effects. Understanding the types of damages that can be claimed helps individuals rebuild stability after such a...
Residents in nursing homes count on the staff members at the facility to help care for them. The level of care and specific assistance they need depends on the circumstances of the resident. Some nursing home residents have significant limitations that make it...
Falls are one of the leading causes of preventable injuries in nursing homes. Within 24 hours of a resident moving in, the nursing staff must complete a scoring tool, such as the Morse Fall Scale, to determine the fall risk of the resident. The results of that test...