Injury refers to “a body wound or shock produced by sudden physical injury, as from violence or accident. Injury is also called as the Trauma.” It can also be describes as “a physical wound or injury, such as a fracture or blow.” Major trauma can result in secondary complications such as circulatory shock, respiratory failure [...]
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Traumatic Brain Injury Resulting From Automobile Accident
December 29th, 2010 
admin Nearly one hundred thousand people suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in the United States every year that have a profound effect on their daily lives. Trauma to the head can cause the brain to bruise, bleed, tear and swell. One of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries are motor vehicle accidents. Trauma to be [...]
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No Comments »Victims of a Train Accident May be at Risk for Brain Injury
December 25th, 2010 admin Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley The recent California train accident in which several died and dozens were injured puts into question the safety surrounding trains as a leading transportation. According to statistics from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office of Safety Analysis a 13.3 percent jump can be determined during a three-year period. There is [...]
