A catastrophic accident, such as a car collision, can result in serious and long-lasting damage to all those involved. A traumatic brain injury is a life-altering injury resulting from severe trauma to the head and brain. This type of head… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘catastrophic accident’
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists are at a higher risk of injury or death when riding on the highway. Because motorcyclists lack any surrounding protective structure on their vehicles, they are more likely to suffer severe or fatal injuries when involved in an accident…. Read More
Several Injured in Natural Gas Explosion in Pikesville
At around 4 p.m. on Friday, May 14th, a huge gas explosion shocked a neighborhood in Pikesville. BGE crews were working on a gas line when it exploded. The fire burned for about three hours before crews were able to… Read More
Mass Casualty Incident: Disastrous Auto Accident with Multiple Injuries in Ocean City, MD
This past Sunday at approximately 2:45 pm, a disastrous auto accident with multiple injuries occurred in Ocean City, MD. Ocean City Fire and Police units responded to the scene at Route 90 bridge, with one vehicle halfway over the guard… Read More
What Constitutes a Catastrophic Injury?
In the United States, nearly 3 million people are hospitalized due to injuries every year. But even among injuries that result in hospitalization, they can vary dramatically in terms of severity. Some people can return to life as normal after… Read More
Surprising Statistics About Car Crashes
In our automobile-centric society, car crashes are never too far from our minds. Especially with winter weather having set in, navigating the perils of hazardous roads is part of every responsible driver’s basic responsibilities. One of the best ways to… Read More
Causes of Winter Car Crashes
Now that the winter solstice has come and gone, you can expect to see some especially hazardous driving conditions in the coming months. Maryland weather is notoriously unpredictable, and roads that were relatively safe yesterday could become perilous overnight. Car… Read More
Slip and Fall Accidents: Facts and Statistics
Yellow caution signs warning of wet and slippery floors are a common sight in public places. Despite this, slip and fall accidents are exceptionally common, and the sad truth is that they are almost all avoidable. Whether you want to… Read More
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident
All vehicular accidents are dangerous, but some tend to be more dangerous than others. For example, pedestrian parking lot accidents tend to have catastrophic consequences because the victims do not have the extra protection of their own vehicle. Victims of… Read More
An Overview of Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms
Among the consequences of catastrophic accidents, injuries to the brain are perhaps the most severe. Other injuries may radically alter one’s ability to live a fulfilling life, but they leave your mind intact. The same cannot be said of traumatic… Read More