When a child suffers a brain injury their parents may be left wondering what to do to improve the situation. Where concussions are concerned, historically this has been an issue, not only for parents, but health care providers as well….
The first stop for most people who suddenly become very ill or are injured is the Emergency Room of an area hospital. In the Greater Toronto Area these facilities routinely provide good care to patients who arrive with all sorts…
When someone is hurt as a result of the negligence of another party, it is possible a lawsuit could be filed, against the party that acted negligently, to recoup damages. The parties held accountable in this manner could be individuals…
People of all ages, from all backgrounds, are involved in car accidents every day. There are a variety of reasons these incidents occur. According to a recent study, pregnancy could increase the risk of women being involved in a crash….
Few people who reside in Ottawa consider how quickly their lives could change if they are injured in an accident. When someone suffers a catastrophic injury—such as a spinal injury—they may find their lives are never the same. Among other…
People of all ages could find they are facing a long recovery following a brain injury. Depending on the severity of the injury it is possible the symptoms could take many forms. These symptoms may be physical, emotional or cognitive….
It is a priority for many car makers to design vehicles that are the safest possible and provide protection to the occupants. This can be all for naught, if the driver of the vehicle insists on participating in distracting driving…
Modern medicine is a wonderful thing. Today, people who are injured of become ill, have treatment options available to them that were not available even several years ago. Doctors and other healthcare providers are looked to not only to determine…
While it is of course sad when anyone suffers a serious spinal injury, this is particularly true when the person in this situation is a young person. Learning how to accommodate being unable to use one’s legs, or all limbs,…
In the course of the last few years, concussions have received a lot of attention. While many readers may have heard the term used, it is possible they may not know exactly what it is. In this post we will…