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Brain Implants Being Used to Treat Opioid Addiction

November 23, 2019 | Edward Smith

Brain Implants Being Used to Treat Opioid Addiction

Recently, a team of doctors announced they were using brain implants to treat opioid addiction, which represents a novel treatment option for countless people across the country. Opioid addiction is one of the most pressing issues facing the healthcare system in the United States. Opioid and narcotic medications still represent first-line treatment options for individuals who suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain can develop following a traumatic accident such as a motor vehicle collision. On the other hand, opioid medications used to treat chronic pain can lead to devastating complications and side effects, including addiction.

Pinched Nerve Following a Collision

January 17, 2019 | Edward Smith

Pinched Nerve Following a Collision

While car accidents might be a reality of the road, this doesn’t mean that people should just accept them. Steps need to be taken to reduce the frequency and severity of auto accidents. Even though people might get used to hearing about motor vehicle collisions on the news, it is essential to keep in mind that people suffer severe injuries as a result of these accidents. Based on some of the statistics that have been published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

Wrist Fracture Spotting with Artificial Intelligence Tool

June 1, 2018 | Edward Smith

Wrist Fracture Spotting with Artificial Intelligence Tool

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyer. There are many different injuries that someone can sustain. One of the most common is a fracture. There are lots of ways that someone can fracture a bone, such as:

Shoulder Dislocation with a Rotator Cuff Tear

May 6, 2018 | Edward Smith

Shoulder Dislocation with a Rotator Cuff Tear

I’m Ed Smith, a Personal Injury Attorney in Sacramento. Many people enjoy riding motorcycles for the feeling of freedom that they provide. Unfortunately, bikes are also dangerous because of the lack of protection that they offer. When someone is involved in a motorcycle accident, serious injuries can result. Some of these are injuries to the shoulder.

Pedestrian Railroad Safety

April 20, 2018 | Edward Smith

Pedestrian Railroad Safety

I’m Ed Smith, a Personal Injury Attorney in Sacramento. Most people have felt the frustration of waiting for a train to pass. Some may have even thought about trying to cross the track in between two of the cars. Concerns regarding pedestrian safety and railroad tracks were recently highlighted in a research study.

Reproductive Issues with Pelvic Trauma

April 17, 2018 | Edward Smith

Reproductive Issues with Pelvic Trauma

I’m Ed Smith, a Personal Injury Lawyer in Sacramento. The pelvis is one of the largest bones in the body. It protects critical internal organs, such as those needed for pregnancy. Unfortunately, trauma to this region can lead to fertility issues. A recent case report regarding a motorcycle crash demonstrated this. The pelvis is a thick bone that connects the legs to the torso. In males and females, the pelvis protects the bladder. In women, the pelvis also holds the uterus. Therefore, the pelvis plays a vital role in pregnancy. Trauma to the pelvis can lead to problems with conception.

Locked Scapula Syndrome Treatment

April 2, 2018 | Edward Smith

Treatment of a Locked Scapula

I’m Ed Smith, a Personal Injury Attorney in Sacramento. The body’s shoulder plays an important role in both mobility and function. This complex ball and socket joint can have a serious impact on someone’s quality of life. There are a variety of shoulder injuries that someone can sustain. One rare injury is called a locked scapula.

Carotid Artery Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents

March 29, 2018 | Edward Smith

Carotid Artery Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents

I’m Ed Smith, a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Sacramento. The body supplies oxygen and nutrients to the rest of the body via a complex network of blood vessels. If these blood vessels are injured, the tear could be life-threatening. Motorcycle accidents could lead to extensive tears of these blood vessels. One of the most dangerous is the carotid artery.

Bicycle Accidents and Delayed Symptom Onset of Injuries

March 17, 2018 | Edward Smith

Bicycle Accidents and Delayed Symptom Onset of Injuries

I’m Ed Smith, a Personal Injury Attorney in Sacramento. Learning how to ride a bike is a rite of passage for many. Bicycles are a great source of recreation, exercise, and transportation. But it is important for everyone to wear the proper safety equipment while riding a bike. Sometimes, bicycle crashes can lead to serious injuries including delayed onset of spinal cord injuries.

An Analysis of Crashes at Intersections

November 13, 2014 | Edward Smith

There is a high incidence of crashes at intersections, which represent areas where two or more roads intersect with one another. Cars must do things like cross over the intersection, make left turns and make right turns. Any one of these activities can mix with another vehicle or vehicles at the intersection, resulting in an accident.

Many accidents are the result of an illegal turn at an intersection. This is true of intersections controlled by stop lights and intersections minimally controlled. One study looked at the characteristics of traffic accidents at intersections, looking at different factors such as driver’s age, gender, weather conditions, traffic control devices and critical pre-crash events.