Personal injury

the ground but does it really work? According to the Catastrophic Personal Injury blog, children under the age of 16 suffer nearly 93% of fractures related to trampoline with very few cases leading to permanent neurological damage. So let’s ask ourselves the same question, is the safety net a better option?…

Understanding the Importance of Sports Injuries Injury prevention is an important aspect of youth and elite sports programs across the country. More and more kids today are choosing to partake in deep play sports such as football, basketball, hockey, etc. With the program attendance growing higher and higher the injuries are also increasing; more than 38 million adolescents and children participate in organized sports programs, and even more than that participate in informal and unorganized…

mental injuries such as grief, distress, anxiety or shock. In the case of the Carly if her mental condition is proved on the grounds of the medical evidence then she will be the primary victim of the dangerous situation created by David. Primary victims are those involved mediately or immediately as participants in the traumatic event, who are within the range of foreseeable physical injury. It needs to be proven that David has reasonably foreseen that he might suffer some personal injury which…

treatment for an accident injury. You should ask all or some of the following questions based on your injury. 1. When can I return to…

chiropractor works to figure out how your body was injured during the fall. This may require imaging tests such as an x-ray to make sure you don't have any fractures. A chiropractor works in a holistic manner and realizes that a jolt to your body can cause injury to your spine that is referred to your neck, head, lower back, or hips. While the pain symptoms are treated, the cause of the pain is also determined so it can be corrected and lead to quicker and permanent healing when possible.…

When you've been in a car accident, the loss of work, damages to the vehicle and severity of your injuries can be overwhelming. The other driver's insurance company might balk at paying you. There could be other circumstances like an underinsured motorist that can complicate matters. This is when you should consider a lawsuit against the insurance company on behalf of the other driver. Before you consider a lawsuit, you should understand the process and remedies that are available to you when…

Studies Sport: Netball Injury: Ligament tear Location: Ankle How the injury occurred: • Player is landing after receiving a catch but as they land they roll their ankle outwards Ways to prevent injury: • Wear supportive shoes designed for netball • Make sure the surface is flat and made with appropriate material • Tape or wear an ankle support • Warm-up before commencing exercise • Stop activity when any pain is felt even mild pain Steps involved in immediate assessment of injury: • TOTAPS • T…

5 Tips to be followed to get Recover from Knee Injuries Overview Knee is the joint between thigh bone and shin bone that helps the lag to bend and allow movement. The knee is prone to injuries some of which are serious while others are just minors. Small children are most likely to fall off while playing and injure the knee. As a parent or a guardian do not ignore when your child complains of knee injury or pain. You can prevent knee injury through; wearing appropriate foot wear, avoid sudden…

Most athletes have been through some sort of tragic injury; whether it was a broken bone, sprained joint, tearing your ACL, etc. Depending on the doctor you see for this injury, your rehab varies. Some doctors will give you a brace to wear while your injury is healing, some will not. So I propose this question: how does wearing a brace after you have recovered affect your joints? An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries among athletes in all sports, which is why I chose to focus…

because many athletes obtain serious injuries, many athletes obtain overuse injuries not allowing them to participate in their sport , and athletes have too much pressure put on them to succeed and get burnt out in the long run. To begin with, serious injuries such as a torn Anterior Cruciate ligament (ACL) and concussions are an epidemic in pro sports, but they are a constant concern with youth sports as well. The large amount of serious youth injuries is alarming, with “more than 1.35…