Law Offices of Howard Kitay
Encephalomalacia describes the softening or loss of brain tissue after an injury. Doctors also refer to this condition as cerebral softening. Encephalomalacia is a very serious brain disorder that can cause permanent tissue damage, such as brain scarring or loss of tissues. Encephalomalacia can cause brain damage that impairs functioning and health, as well as…
Chest trauma accounts for 25-50% of all trauma-related deaths in the world. Trauma to the chest can result in broken ribs, pulmonary injury, cardiac injury, and blood vessel damage. Stove-in chest is a complex type of flail chest injury. Flail chest describes damage to the chest due to significant blunt force trauma, such as in…
There are approximately 17,000 new cases of spinal cord injuries (SCIs) in the U.S. every year. This does not include people who die at the scene of an accident. Vehicle accidents are the number one cause of SCIs in the United States. The five lowest vertebrae in your back are the lumbar vertebrae, separated by…
When a collision throws riders from the motorcycle and onto the asphalt or other roadway surface, the abrasive material can cause serious damage to the skin. Motorcyclists can reduce the chances of road rash with proper motorcycle personal protective equipment, such as a helmet that covers the face, riding jacket, appropriate pants, and boots. Unfortunately,…
In a motorcycle accident, a motorcyclist and his/her passengers have nothing except their gear to protect them from injuries. Direct contact with the ground, another vehicle, or a stationary object can cause catastrophic injuries in any part of the body. Motorcyclist deaths occur 27 times more frequently than deaths in other vehicles. “Biker’s arm” is…