Treating spine injuries can be particularly challenging. Unlike other bodily tissues, the spine struggles to repair itself, prolonging recovery. However, recent research from universities here in Georgia focused on understanding cat spinal cord function and...
Injuries
Are The Costs Of Physical Therapy Covered In A Personal Injury Settlement?
The costs associated with a personal injury add up quickly in many cases. When you negotiate a personal injury settlement, the goal is to cover all of those costs. Getting the most effective settlement starts with understanding the costs you should consider. You might...
Recognizing soft tissue injuries after an accident
Injuries caused by car accidents are unpredictable, especially in the wake of the adrenaline rush from the crash. That flood of adrenaline often prevents your body from feeling soft tissue injuries and, unlike broken bones, most soft tissue injuries are difficult to...
Should I crowdfund my medical bills?
Crowdfunding is a platform that helps individuals or organizations finance personal requests for things like business startups to funeral expenses. As rising healthcare costs plague more individuals, some see crowdfunding as a way to help with unexpected or...
Common injuries suffered in motorcycle accidents
All motor vehicle collisions are violent and scary, but a crash involving a motorcycle can be devastating. Motorcycles are much smaller and lighter than standard vehicles. When anything from a small car to a massive semi-truck collides with a motorcycle, the injuries...
How do Georgia’s hospital prices compare to other states?
Hospital prices in Georgia are among the highest in the nation, according to a recent study by the Rand Corporation. The 2019 study (reported by WABE) found that Georgia ranked in the top one-third of 25 states in terms of hospital prices. The state's high hospital...
How doctors diagnose a concussion
A traumatic injury to the brain could result in a concussion. In some cases, the signs of a concussion may not appear for several days or weeks. While most individuals recover from a concussion, scheduling an appointment with a physician can pinpoint potential...
What is post-concussion syndrome?
Head injuries take a heavy toll no matter what sort of injury a victim faces. However, some injuries end up continuing to cause issues for the victim well after the recovery process should have happened. In these instances, a victim may end up plagued by something...
Why is Georgia a hotbed of tire failure car accidents?
Driving along Georgia's highways and byways should not end in a crash, but it may. Tire blowouts are becoming a huge part of the problem. In fact, Georgia is one of the top states when it comes to tire failures and crashes. When a car or truck's tires fail, it may...
Who is at fault in a pedestrian accident in Georgia?
Have you recently acquired injuries from a vehicular accident as a pedestrian? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that, in 2017, approximately 137,000 U.S. pedestrians suffered nonfatal wounds from car wrecks, not counting those not treated by...