Common Injuries

Here are a few of the injuries we've seen in children and adults over the years:

BROKEN BONES

Upper Body - Arm, Hand, Fingers, Elbow,
Wrist, Neck, Face, Jaw, Skull, Spine.

Lower Body - Leg, Ankle, Foot, Knees,
Hip, Pelvis, Spine.

JOINT DAMAGE

Back/Spine/Neck  -  damage to the spine as a result of trauma.

Knees - your knees can often slam into the dashboard after a wreck, which may lead to torn ligaments, cartilage, and/or broken bones.

Shoulder - the shoulder is a very complex joint and it is not uncommon for our clients to undergo at least two surgeries to get to a point where they can function well again.

Wrist - whether your wrist is injured because you were tightly bracing yourself for a fall, this joint injury often requires surgery involving pins and screws.

Elbow - we've seen some significant injuries relating to the elbow.  Just like with a shoulder injury, a damaged elbow can cause pain and numbness that radiate down the arm and into the hand.  This usually is a result of nerve damage.

HEAD AND BRAIN INJURY

Comas, seizures, and concussions, severe headaches and migraines

Loss of memory and Amnesia, loss of cognitive and motor function

Nerve Damage, Loss of sight or hearing

Persistent vegetative state

Severe mood changes

BACK, NECK, AND SPINAL INJURY

Paralysis - Whether paraplegic (lower half of body) or quadriplegic (both arms and both legs), whether an adult or a child, and whether caused by medical malpractice or a car accident, paralysis can be a devastating injury.

Bulging or Ruptured Discs - along with other neck and back problems, bulging and ruptured discs lead to surgeries that are painful and require a significant time to recover.

EYE AND EAR RELATED INJURIES

Loss of vision, Blindness (can lead to migraines, dizziness, sensitivity to light).

Total or partial Hearing loss due to someone else's negligence

SCARS

From severe cuts and lacerations, burns, often requiring Plastic Surgery

Scars left after surgery

DENTAL AND FACIAL INJURIES

Shattered, Broken, or missing Teeth caused by a collision, work accident, or assaut.  Dental Injuries often appear immediately and many years after the trauma.

Broken Jaws, Broken Cheekbones, and other.

*This information is not intended as medical advice.  Seek the care of your doctor for your injuries.