The hospital is noted specifically for the following: Organ Transplant, Trauma and Burn Care, Comprehensive Neuromedicine, Complex Cardiology, and Cancer Service. Many of these specialties have been recognized as being among the Nation’s Best by U.S. World and News Report ...
Explosions caused by combustible dust can cause severe burns throughout the body, smoke inhalation injuries, and even fatalities. Sadly, many of these explosions could have easily been prevented if only proper safety measures were implemented.
Besides poisonings, exposure to paraquat can cause the development of Parkinson’s Disease, severe burns, cancer, and a range of birth defects. One report revealed young adult victims exposed to the weed killer had an increased Parkinson’s Disease risk of 200 ...
Those who are fortunate enough to survive natural gas explosions can suffer third-degree burns, traumatic brain injuries, loss of limbs, blindness, and extreme emotional trauma. Victims of explosions often require extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term physical therapy.
Just like non-friction burns, road rash comes in three different degrees of severity: First-Degree Road Rash: People with first-degree road rash may have minor scrapes, bruises, and lacerations. First-degree road rash can usually be treated at home.
Chemical and Burn Injuries: The high speed of airbag deployment could cause burns and abrasions on the face, arms and other vulnerable areas. The airbag will release chemicals upon deployment, which could trigger an asthma attack in a victim.
Restaurant accidents come in all shapes and sizes and commonly include: Accidents that occur in restaurant parking lots; Being involved in a drunk driving accident ; Burns and smoke inhalation injuries from kitchen fires; Burns from hot food or drinks; ...
While nitrogen gas is not dangerous, the reactive process can produce heat and corrosive aerosols capable of burning vehicle occupants. Airbag Deployment Physics: Airbag deployments are underlain by massive amounts of force. If and when an airbag inflates, the force ...
recover: A $1,250,000.00 settlement for a construction worker who suffered a fractured arm and a right foot injury after a 30-foot fall from a 2x4; A $675,000.00 settlement for a construction worker who suffered a shattered left ankle after a ...
Some frequently occurring electrical accident injuries include: Severe bodily burns ; Substantial scarring; Loss of control of muscles; Acute cardiac arrest; Internal organ damage; Nerve impairment and damage; Respiratory arrest; Asystole fibrillation; Impaired brain functioning; and Death .