More than 240,000 people in the United States are living with the tragic consequences of a spinal cord injury (SCI). About half of these cases are tetraplegia, or impairment of the upper and lower limbs, but even a slight reduction in motor function can have devastating effects for both the patient and his or

It goes without saying that a serious burn can have lasting physical and psychological repercussions. Beyond the initial pain, victims often suffer permanent scarring and disfigurement that greatly diminish their quality of life. The cost of emergency treatment, surgeries, and lost income can add up quickly, but if your injury was caused by another person’s

If you’ve ever driven alongside a commercial truck, you’ve probably imagined what it would be like to get hit by one. Weighing up to 80,000 pounds, an 18-wheeler can pack a punch capable of reducing your vehicle to metal scraps and leaving you and your passengers with catastrophic injuries.   Some truck accidents are just

There are approximately 4.5 million dog bites in the United States every single year, and nearly 1 million of those injuries lead to infection. The cost of medical treatment for dog bite injuries can be prohibitively expensive—even if the patient has health insurance. Although nothing can undo the physical and psychological trauma of a dog