Overexertion | Contact With Objects or Equipment | Slips and Falls | Repetitive Stress Injuries | According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 2.8 million workers' compensation claims were filed across the United States in 2022, an increase of approximately 7.5 percent over 2021. What … [Read more...]
Treatment Options After a Motor Vehicle Accident
Getting the Care You Need After an Auto Wreck When you've been involved in any type of car, truck, or motorcycle accident, your first concern should always be your health and physical well-being. Make an immediate assessment of your condition: Can you move your arms and legs? If so, chances … [Read more...]
Whiplash Injury—Treatment and Recovery
What to Expect When You've Suffered a Whiplash Injury You've been involved in a motor vehicle accident, or you've been hurt as a result of a slip and fall. Chances are good that you've suffered some level of whiplash. How can you tell if you have a whiplash injury? What type of treatment can you … [Read more...]
The Importance of Choosing the Right Doctor After a Personal Injury
How Your Care Provider Can Affect Your Recovery You've been hurt in an accident caused by the carelessness or negligence of another person. Maybe you were involved in a motor vehicle collision, or maybe you were hurt on the job. You may have tripped on broken pavement or a slippery floor. First and … [Read more...]
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The Most Frequent Types of Motor Vehicle Injuries
The Common Types of Physical Injuries Suffered in Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Crashes Studies consistently show motor vehicle accidents to be the most common cause of personal injury in the United States, with more than three million Americans seeking medical care every year for injuries sustained … [Read more...]
The Importance of Primary Care After a Motor Vehicle Accident
How Your Doctor Can Help Maximize Your Recovery When you've been injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, even if your injuries seem minor, you'll want to immediately seek treatment, whether at a local emergency room, urgent care facility, or the offices of your primary care physician. … [Read more...]
Choosing Your Own Doctor After a Texas Workplace Injury
Texas Law Generally Allows You to Select Your Own Treating Physician You've been hurt at your workplace in Texas, and your employer subscribes to the state workers' compensation program. You've received emergency care, but you're also going to need some long-term medical attention. It's likely that … [Read more...]
The Five Most Common Workplace Injuries
Getting Medical Care When You're Hurt on the Job Statistics gathered by the Department of Labor indicate that nearly three million American workers seek medical treatment for workplace injuries every year. Some sources contend that the actual number of injuries may be substantially higher, as many … [Read more...]
Knowing When to See a Doctor After a Head Injury
Should You Seek Medical Care Any Time You Bump Your Head? With most head injuries, because there's no visible sign of trauma, you may be uncertain as to whether you should seek medical attention. Clearly, if you had any significant impact between your head or neck and another object, such as a … [Read more...]
