Houston Spinal Cord Injury Blog
Does my spinal cord injury qualify for disability benefits?
Few injuries can be more difficult to recover from than a spinal cord injury. As you recover and get used to the new normal, you may start to wonder what will happen if you can no longer continue in your previous career. While a personal injury claim may help in the...
How can you deal with memory loss after a crash?
As a resident of Texas who has recently gotten into a severe car crash, you are likely dealing with numerous injuries and health complications in the aftermath. If you suffered from any sort of injury to the head or brain, then it is possible you will also be dealing...
Steps to change your mindset around your disability in 2020
The coming year is a time to rethink the past and refocus on the future for many Texans. Why not extend this to how you see your disability and your way of life. Veterans have a particularly tough time coming back after an injury and moving back into a “normal” life....
What toys could be hazardous to my children?
While some hazardous toys are easily identifiable, others often fly under the radar. Some toys that seem relatively innocuous carry a significant risk to children, ranging from choking to broken bones. To ensure you can keep your kids safe, Real Simple provides this...
What to do for a suspected spinal cord injury
A possible spinal cord injury in Texas is an emergency situation that requires immediate attention from trained medical professionals. We at the Cole Law Firm believe that it is crucial for you to know what to do for someone who may have sustained a spinal cord...
Signs you may have suffered a traumatic brain injury
You had an accident at work when unbalanced equipment fell, hitting you in the head. You believe the injury you sustained is nothing serious, and you decide to refuse medical treatment. Later you have a headache, which during the course of the evening, gets worse....
What are the symptoms of PTSD?
The injuries that a service member from Texas can experience in combat are not always physical in nature. Post-traumatic stress disorder can arise from experiencing one distinct trauma or witnessing a series of disturbing events. PTSD can affect every area of your...
Texas pedestrian accident kills 2-year-old girl
A father in Round Rock, Texas, turned away from his 2-year-old daughter for a second to return a can of sunscreen to his car. However, a second was all it took for her to run away from him across a parking lot. Moments later, a car ran over the little girl, causing...
Reconsidering priorities after an auto accident
Right before a car crash, people may be going through a number of challenges in their lives, or they may be excited for a myriad of reasons. Whether someone is upset with one of their friends or they are looking forward to an event that is coming up or obsessed with a...
What are the treatments for bedsores?
Also known as pressure sores, decubitus ulcers and pressure ulcers, bedsores are among the most common secondary medical conditions that you may experience as a quadriplegic. When you are confined to a wheelchair due to a spinal cord injury, your weight can put enough...
