Car Accidents Are A Leading Cause Of Spinal Cord Injuries
Car accidents are a leading cause of spinal cord and back injuries. Even slow-speed crashes can cause the head and spine to whip suddenly and violently, causing serious injuries to nerves and tissues. Spinal cord injuries generally fall into one of two medical classifications -- complete and incomplete. Continue reading
The Danger Of Speed And The Force of Head-On Collisions
In Massachusetts, some intersections seem to be subject to more accidents than others, causing "crash clusters." Some of the highest crash clusters in the state are in Worchester, Howell, Weymouth, and Brockton. Continue reading
About Broken/Fractured Arm Injuries
Broken arms are one the most common injuries. Children, adolescents and adults can all suffer arm fracture injuries. Arm fractures account for approximately 50 percent of all the bone fractures that occur on a yearly basis. Often times these injuries are caused by another person’s negligence or carelessness. Great amounts of force are required in order for any of the arm bones to fracture. Continue reading
About Broken Bones and Fractures
Bone fractures are a common occurrence. Most people will experience at least two fractures over the course of their lifetime. Generally speaking, the older we get the weaker our bones grow. As we age our bones lose density becoming thinner and more brittle over time. Broken bones and fractures occur when the amount of force exerted on the bone is stronger than the bone. Car, truck and motorcycle accidents and other accidents producing high impact collisions are quite capable of generating enough force to break bones. Degenerative bone conditions like osteoporosis also make bones more susceptible to the stress generated in high impact collisions. Continue reading
About Broken/Fractured Humerus Injuries
The humerus bone is located in the upper arm and it is the largest bone in the arm. The shoulder joint connects to the top of the humerus while the elbow joint connects to the bottom of the humerus. The bottom of the humerus connects to two other bones at the elbow to create the forearm. The radius bone meets with the humerus bone at the elbow joint and runs down the outside of the arm where the thumb is located. The ulna bone also meets with the humerus bone at the elbow joint but it runs down the inside of the arm down to the pinky finger. Continue reading
About Broken/Fractured Ankle Injuries
The bottom of the tibia and fibula come together to form the ankle which connects to the ligaments, tendons and bones in the foot. The tibia and fibula can break if the ankle is severely twisted. The ankle is comprised of three bones. The type of ankle fracture depends on which of the ankle’s many bones have been broken. Several bones can be injured in the same accident. Ankle fractures can involve all three ankle bones and the several ankle joints. Damage to the connecting tissues, ligaments and muscles occurs in conjunction with ankle fracture injuries. Continue reading
About Broken or Fractured Leg Injuries
We rely heavily on our legs. Getting out of bed in the morning, walking down the stairs or walking outside to get the mail are some of things we do on a daily basis. These things are so routine that we do them with little conscious thought. When we break a leg we realize how much we take our legs for granted on a daily basis. What took five seconds to walk down the stairs now takes one minute on crutches with a broken leg. These injuries need to be taken seriously because our legs play such an important role in our everyday lives. Continue reading
About Broken/Fractured Elbow Injuries
The elbow joint is especially susceptible to injury. The bones of the upper arm come together with the bones of the forearm to form the elbow joint. Tremendous amounts of force are generated in car accidents. This force places an extreme amount of tension on the arms especially when the arms are holding the steering wheel tight in an attempt to brace for impact moments before the crash. This force is often too much for the elbow to withstand. The elbow usually gives way under this pressure and fractures. Also, side impact collisions can crush vehicle doors inward so that they come in contact with the side of driver or passenger’s body. The impact between the displaced door and the arm and elbow can generate enough force to fracture the elbow. Continue reading
About Broken/Fractured Femur Injuries
The femur, or thighbone, is the biggest bone in the human body. Because it is the biggest it is also the strongest. A tremendous amount of force is requirement for the femur bone to fracture. That is why these bones rarely break. High impact car accidents or falls on a hard surface from high above the ground are capable of generating enough force to break the human body’s strongest bone. People that have diseased bones or fragile bones caused by osteoporosis are more prone to experiencing femur fractures. 3 out of every 10,000 people under the age of 25 will experience a femur fracture every year while 3 out of every 10,000 people over the age of 65 will experience a fracture every year. Continue reading
About Broken Fractured Kneecap/Patella Injuries
The patella or kneecap is one of three bones that form the knee joint. The kneecap is located over the knee joint where the femur and tibia meet. The patella protects the knee joint and also connects the thighbone muscles to the shinbone muscles which allow the leg to straighten at the knee joint.1% of all fractures are patella fractures. Patella fractures are most common in people ages 20 to 30. Men suffer twice as many patella fractures than women. Continue reading
About Broken/Fractured Wrist Injuries
Vehicle operators are especially prone to wrist fractures. A driver that sees an impending accident in the rear-view mirror will instinctively grip the steering as tight as possible in an attempt to brace for the impact. The force of the accident puts the wrists under a tremendous amount of pressure. In this situation something has to give. Most of the time the wrists that aren't able to hold-up under the pressure and break. Continue reading
Burn Injuries
Hundreds people die every year from complications due to burns and even more experience non-fatal burn injuries and permanent scarring. Burn accidents can happen anywhere: at work, home or in a restaurant. Defective equipment, negligence and the carelessness of others are usually to blame. Burn victims almost always have the right get compensated for their pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and scarring injuries. Continue reading
About Broken/Fractured Tibia/Fibula Injuries
Lower leg fractures occur when the tibia or fibula bone is broken. The tibia, or shinbone, is a weight bearing-bone that helps supports our body weight. It is the second longest bone in the body and it is located on the inside half of the leg and runs from the knee to the ankle. No other bone in the human body is broken more often than the tibia bone. The fibula runs alongside the tibia. It is thinner than the tibia. Most tibia fractures cause the fibula to fracture. Continue reading
Lumbar Radiculopathy Injuries
Lumbar radiculopathy is caused by nerve disruptions due to ruptured or bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, rheumatoid arthritis, spondylosis, foraminal stenosis, or any other injuries or conditions that can exert pressure on the surrounding nerves. Since degenerative conditions like arthritis develop over time with age they usually aren’t the cause of radiculopathy in younger people. Trauma related injuries resulting in ruptured and bulging discs are the main cause of lumbar radiculopathy in younger people. In some cases an MRI can reveal the extent of a herniated disc and it may even show the displaced or herniated disc material actually coming in contact with a particular nerve. Continue reading
Herniated Lumbar Disc Injury
When a disc suffers an injury, the outer layer of the disc or donut gets stretched and then cracks which causes the jellylike material inside to ooze out. Often times the oozing disc material leaks into the spinal canal where it comes in contact with a nerve. When the jelly escapes the disc it’s known as a herniated disc. The pressure that the oozing material places on the surrounding spinal nerve can create great pain in other areas of the body. If a disc located between the vertebrae of the lumbar spine—the lower back—is herniated or ruptures then the pressure placed on the nerves in this area can create weakness, numbness, pin and needles, or sharp shooting pain in legs and feet. This is known as lumbar radiculopathy. Continue reading
Herniated Cervical Disc Injuries
When a disc suffers an injury, the outer layer of the disc or donut gets stretched and then cracks which causes the jellylike material inside to ooze out. Often times the oozing disc material leaks into the spinal canal where it comes in contact with a nerve exiting from the spinal column. When the jelly escapes the disc it’s known as a herniated disc. The pressure that the oozing material places on the surrounding spinal nerve can create great pain, numbness, tingling and weakness in other areas of the body. If a disc that is located between the vertebrae of the cervical spine—the neck—is herniated or ruptures then the pressure placed on the nerves in this area can create weakness, numbness, a sensation of pins and needles, or sharp shooting pain in the arms, shoulders and hands. This is known as cervical radiculopathy. Continue reading
Cervical Radiculopathy Injury
Cervical radiculopathy is caused by nerve disruptions due to ruptured or bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, rheumatoid arthritis, spondylosis, foraminal stenosis, or any other injuries or conditions that can exert pressure on the surrounding nerves. Since degenerative conditions like arthritis develop over time with age they usually aren’t the cause of radiculopathy in younger people. Trauma related injuries resulting in ruptured and bulging discs are the main cause of cervical radiculopathy in younger people. In some cases an MRI can reveal the extent of a herniated disc and it may even show the displaced or herniated disc material actually coming in contact with a particular nerve. Continue reading
Lumbar/Lower Back Strain/Sprain Injuries
Lumbar back strain involves overstretching the tendons and/or muscles in the lower lumbar back. If the pain, limited range of motion or any other symptoms last for more than three months the injury will be designated as a chronic condition or a chronic lumbar strain. Symptoms of a lower lumbar back strain include limited range of motion when bending or twisting at the hips, sore or aching back especially in the morning after getting out of bed or at the end of the day, muscle spasms and pain that radiates into the buttocks/groin/thighs. Continue reading
Facet Joint Injury
Facet injuries are hard to diagnosed because X-rays, CT Scans and MRIs cannot detect the injury. These tests are incapable of detecting the microscopic damage within the tiny facet joints. That is why people suffering a facet joint injury are often misdiagnosed. If an X-ray, CT Scan or MRI doesn't reveal structural damage (i.e. a herniated disc, disc disease or other condition or injury) most doctors will conclude that the post accident back pain is the result of a soft-tissue injury like a lumbar strain/sprain or cervical strain/sprain. As a result, facet joint injuries that are misdiagnosed as a soft tissue injury often wont be revealed until weeks or months after the accident. Continue reading
About Cervical Sprain/Strain Injuries
Car accidents are a daily occurrence in Massachusetts and cause a wide variety of injuries. Some of the most common injuries are cervical sprains and strains. Rear-end accidents, side-impact collisions, and head-on crashes can whip a motor vehicle occupant’s head back and forth or side to side in a matter of milliseconds. When a head, with an average weight of 10 to 12 pounds, gets whipped back and forward in a crash, it creates a considerable amount stress on the cervical neck. During a crash the cervical neck tries to stabilize the head in order to prevent it from snapping back and forth. This places a tremendous amount of stress on the head and spine which results in strained and sprained muscles and ligaments. Continue reading
Vertebral Compression Fractures
Most compression fractures are caused by blunt force trauma sustained in car, truck or motorcycle accidents. They can all also result from slip and falls on hard surfaces or from great heights. Victims of compression fractures due to falls from great highest usually suffer this injury if they land on their feet of buttock. The vertebral bones like all other bones in the body are able to withstand great amounts of pressure without fracturing if they are healthy. However, if the force of the impact is too great or the bones of the spine aren’t healthy then compression fractures can result. Continue reading
Back and Spinal Cord Injuries
Every year hundreds of Massachusetts residents suffer back injuries. These injuries are caused in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents and slip and fall accidents. A back injury can have a serious effect on your overall quality of life and your ability to get or keep a job. Most back injuries involve muscles, tendons, ligaments or discs located in the spinal column. Most of back injuries are located in the cervical spine region (the area consisting of the vertebrae that run from the base of the skull down to the shoulder blades) and lumbar spine region (the area consisting of the vertebrae that run from the middle of the back down to the tailbone.) Continue reading
Temporomandibular Joint Injuries
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injury occurs when the joint and ligaments of the jaw suffer a trauma related injury. This is a very serious jaw injury and most Massachusetts injury attorneys aren’t even aware that it exists. The temporomandibular joint (also known as the jaw joint) is located below each ear. This joint attaches the lower jaw to the skull and allows the lower jaw to move up and down and side to side which gives us the ability to talk, chew and open and close or mouths. Continue reading
Massachusetts Route 44 Highway Accidents
Road rage, distracted drivers, aggressive drivers, exhausted truck drivers, even the time of day and weather conditions, can all amplify the dangers of traveling at a high rate of speed and result in serious accidents and pile-ups. Continue reading
Massachusetts Route 24 Highway Accidents
In Massachusetts, highway speed limits are between 55 and 65 mph. Multiple studies have shown that the higher the speed limit, the greater the injuries sustained in accidents are, and increases the likelihood of drivers and passengers being involved in a fatal accident. Road rage, distracted drivers, aggressive drivers, exhausted truck drivers, even the time of day and weather conditions, can all amplify the dangers of traveling at a high rate of speed. Continue reading
Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up Accident
Accidents involving multiple vehicles often make the nightly news because they can shut down roads and highways causing traffic backups, but they also often become "breaking news" because they can result in horrific and catastrophic injuries to multiple drivers and passengers. Continue reading
Massachusetts Route 123 Highway Accidents
Car, truck, SUV, and van accidents can occur on any road or highway. In Brockton, Abington, and Eaton, MA there are particularly dangerous intersections where the likelihood of being involved in a serious accident is statistically higher than in other places (see more information, below.)
But statistics do not matter if you have been injured, or a loved one was killed in a car or other vehicle accident. What matters most is holding those responsible accountable so that you can have closure and the necessary financial resources to begin rebuilding your life. Continue reading
Vehicle Passenger Injuries And Wrongful Death Claims
It’s important for you to understand all your legal options. In some situations you may be able to seek recovery for your injuries against more than one person. We understand that you might have a close personal relationship with the driver. But if he or she was negligent and caused your injuries you shouldn’t be the one left on the hook for your lost wages and medical expenses. People purchase insurance for a reason. Going against your friends insurance company isn’t the same thing as going after your friend personally. Continue reading
T-Bone Accidents
Side Impact Auto Accidents, or "T-bone Accidents," occur when the passenger or driver's side of an automobile is hit by another vehicle. These kinds of crashes are extremely dangerous because the force generated by the car crashing into the side is absorbed by the passenger’s body. That is because there isn't a lot material separating the passenger from the impact. On the other hand, take head-on collisions where the force from the impact is first absorbed by the front-end, engine and dashboard before it reaches the passenger. Continue reading
15-Passenger Van / Bus Accidents
Religious groups, summer camps, schools and other organizations routinely use 15-passenger vans. Unfortunately, some of these practical vehicles can have design defects that make them more prone to roll-over accidents. The biggest danger occurs when a 15-passenger van is loaded to capacity or overstocked with cargo. When this is the case the vehicle’s center of gravity can be thrown easily from one side to another which makes the vehicle difficult to control and more prone to roll overs. Continue reading
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