During the hot summer months, especially on major holidays like the Fourth of July or Labor Day weekend, millions of people throughout the United States barbeque in their backyard or patio area. Although the grill provides deliciously cooked food for family and friends, it can also be the source of fires, property damage, burns, and even […]

Of all the ways you can be injured in a car accident, burns are among the worst. Burning is one of the most painful ways you can be harmed. Treatment is long and difficult. Sometimes the treatments are more painful than the initial injury, as doctors may need to remove dead skin. After you recover, […]

Burn injuries are, unfortunately, quite common. It is estimated that there at least 450,000 burn injuries occur in the United States every year, according to the American Burn Injury Association. Additionally, 45,000 injuries resulted in hospitalizations and another 3,500 resulted in fatalities. These severe injuries can occur anywhere, especially when negligence is involved. However, some […]

Whiplash is one of the most common soft tissue injuries those involved in motor vehicle crashes suffer. It typically occurs as a result of a sudden stop and deceleration of a vehicle during an accident, which jerks the tendons, muscles, and ligaments in the neck beyond their normal range of motion. While these types of […]

Kids are curious by nature, and this leads to a lot of learning experiences, possibly some with some minor boo-boos. While most of these injuries heal over time, all parents want to help their kids avoid a potentially devastating injury that can have life-long consequences. In this regard, kids are particularly prone to burn injuries. […]