What are the most common causes of fires?
Burn injuries are some of the most painful types of injuries anyone can deal with. Because of the increased risk of infection, these injuries often mean long hospital stays, including the possibility of skin graft surgeries, and recovery can take months. Victims often need extensive physical therapy and may never regain full range of motion […]
Fireworks can cause serious burn injuries
Celebrating Independence Day or New Year’s Eve often involves fireworks. Unfortunately, sometimes people, especially children, become injured because of poor safety standards or faulty fireworks. Approximately 240 people are injured each year on the Fourth of July badly enough to go to an emergency room. Remember that while fireworks are fun, they can also be […]
Fatal motorcycle accident results in criminal charges
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month across Arizona and the rest of the country. It’s a time for drivers everywhere to remember that as the temperatures rise so do the number of motorcycle riders on the roads. Unfortunately, every year hundreds of riders are hurt or killed in motorcycle accidents. While motorcyclists are often painted as daredevils […]
When and where do most motorcycle crashes occur?
Motorcycle crashes can happen at any time and on any road, but certain conditions may increase the chances of an accident. Analyzing data from the 2013 Arizona Crash Facts Summary put out by the Arizona Department of Transportation can bring awareness to these trends and help victims better understand what may have been factors in […]
How often are spinal injury patients readmitted?
Spinal cord injuries can be incredibly devastating. Depending on the level of injury, the victim may experience minor or temporary loss of motor function all the way up to complete paraplegia. In the vast majority of cases, these injuries are caused either by a fall or some type of car crash, but even a seemingly […]
Motorcycle accidents: how we can help
It’s quickly becoming motorcycle season again, and as riders prepare their bikes for another summer on the road, accident awareness increases as well. Motorcycle crashes are often very serious because the bikes offer very little protection to their riders against a full-sized vehicle. While wearing a helmet, which Arizona laws do not require for riders […]
Brain injuries: what happens when the brain isn’t working right?
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Arizona, and it’s a time to focus on what brain injuries are and how the effects of a traumatic brain injury can impact a person’s life. Your brain is effectually the control center of your entire body. It processes everything your body goes through, including your emotions, creative […]
Aviation accidents: the contributing factors
Private aviation is a growing industry in Arizona, and many people are interested in getting their pilot’s license or hiring a private plane to take a look at the beautiful Arizona landscape from the sky. With more and more private plane crashes making the news, however, people are beginning to wonder if private air travel […]
Burn injuries: understanding the options
Burn injuries are extremely painful and can have serious complications. Treatment often requires weeks spent in the burn unit as doctors work to heal the skin and reduce the risk of infection. All of this can add up to tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills and leave victims financially stressed as well as […]
Spinal cord injuries: looking toward the future
Because of the devastating nature of spinal cord injuries, it can be overwhelming for victims and their families to face the aftermath of a serious accident and try to figure out what needs to be done. Injuries to the spinal cord are often permanent and can affect every area of the victim’s life. A personal […]