When most people hear the word “arthritis,” they think of an aging and degenerative condition. However, arthritis itself is defined simply as the inflammation of a joint. Any joint can become inflamed, and that inflammation can occur in numerous ways. One way arthritis can occur is through a sudden physical injury to that joint. This….
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Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident
One of the most common, but often overlooked, car accident injury symptoms is shoulder pain. Shoulder pain after a car accident can be debilitating and result in a significantly decreased quality of life. In addition to pain, injuries to the shoulder can prevent injured accident victims from returning to work, performing basic daily care, and….
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After a car accident in Washington D.C., you may be left with severe injuries and disabilities that require a lifetime of care. When this occurs, you will need to collect compensation for these injuries from the “at fault” driver’s insurance company. Yet, collecting the money you need after an accident isn’t always easy. In general,….
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1.1 million people suffer a burn injury every year that is severe enough to require medical attention. These burns range from relatively minor burns that require minimal medical treatment, to more severe and life-threatening burns. In 2016 alone, more than 40,000 burns were so….
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In 2015, more than 2.1 million Americans were injured in car accidents across the country, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This was the highest number of injury accidents in nearly ten years. It is estimated that the average driver will be involved in at least four accidents throughout his or her lifetime…..
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There are more than 6 million car accidents every single year in the United States. Those accidents range from minor fender benders to more severe and fatal head-on collisions. Every person who is involved in a car accident handles the emotional aftermath differently. While some can brush off the anxieties and fear, others may suffer….
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Rideshare Accidents on the Rise Use of rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft has risen rapidly since these services first became available about ten years ago. Uber is available in 65 countries and over 600 cities worldwide and 14 million Uber trips are completed each day. In the United States, Uber controls about 70% of….
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Electric scooters have zipped into major cities across the United States over the last several years, and the District of Columbia is no exception. When electric scooters were first introduced into the District of Columbia in 2017, they came as part of a pilot program. This program was extended several times before the District Department….
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Riding a motorcycle around Washington DC and the surrounding communities can be a fun and economical way to get around. However, when an accident occurs, riding a motorcycle can be costly. Unlike motor vehicles, motorcyclists aren’t safeguarded by reinforced steel cages, airbags, and seat belts. As such, motorcyclists often sustain the majority of the injuries….
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Walking around Washington DC can be a dangerous way to get around. In fact, in 2018, pedestrian deaths climbed in the DC area by nearly 20%. Of the 290 traffic fatalities in the greater Washington area that year, a third were pedestrians – the most in over a decade. The increase in pedestrian accidents throughout….
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