Personal Narrative: Iron Man Thron

Background and Purpose: Each year 76,000 pedestrians are struck by a motor vehicle sometimes resulting in multiple traumas and on average a hospital length of stay 10.8 (± 16.7) days. By definition, multiple trauma spans multiple systems, which makes measurements of the outcomes complex. The purpose of this case report is to show the effectiveness of the Physical Mobility Scale in determining improvements in mobility level of a 35 year-old patient in the acute care setting with multiple traumas following a pedestrian-car crash. Case Description: A 35-year-old female admitted to an acute care hospital following a pedestrian-motor vehicle accident. The patient presented with multiple and severe neuromusculoskeletal failures grossly affecting physical mobility and self-care. Outcomes: Improvement in mobility is evident comparing the patient’s Physical Mobility Scale scores on initial evaluation (0/45) and discharge (13/45). Functionally, the patient progressed from dependent to modified independent in all bed mobility and was able to transfer to a bedside chair with less assistance. Discussion: The Physical Mobility Scale was sensitive enough to reflect daily changes in mobility. This case demonstrates the usefulness of the Physical Mobility Scale in the acute care setting for measuring changes in function for a young adult patient

Watching sport documentaries, reading athlete books, and writing or blogging about personal experiences is soothing and keeps the mind off the injury. For many sport documentaries, injury and coming back is a common theme. Films such as the climbing documentary Meru, the ski film Into the Mind, and the road cycling biography, Pantani: The Accidental Death of A Cyclist, all include some element of injury and redemption. Many athlete’s written biographies, whether runners, skiers, or climbers, also have experienced painful injuries and found a way to return. Failure and hurt is a very common theme in many athletes’

We are able to offer you a free, no-cost evaluation upon our first meeting. If you cannot get to our office, we can arrange transportation for you. Additionally, we can travel to at your home, hospital, or care facility for the consultation. As your personal injury attorney, we can only stress that at this point, it is extremely important to get your case moving forward. Should we agree on the decision to the next step, we can then sign the paperwork that employs us on a “contingency fee” basis. That means that we will not get paid unless we ultimately win your case, achieving monetary compensation for all injuries, damages, and all debts incurred post-accident. While you heal and recover, the Silverthorne Attorneys team of lawyers, paralegals, investigators, specialists, and staff will handle all relevant matters to your situation. We become your representative in all court proceedings, hearings, depositions, and conferences. Ultimately, we can present a full review to show the cause of your injury and the extent of your damages and

Accident victims may be paralyzed or suffer permanent disabilities as a result of their injuries.

On Saturday, August 22, 2015, at approximately 1220 hours Blue Ridge Parkway Communication Center notified me of a motor vehicle collision with injuries located in Virginia at milepost 180 along the Blue Ridge Parkway. A single motor cycle operator had applied brakes, skidded and laid the motorcycle down in an effort to avoid colliding into a truck. The operator was transported by ambulance to Northern Hospital of Surry County, NC. The operator suffered a broken left humerus, broken left rib, punctured left lung and possible spleen damage. The operator was then transported to the Baptist Trauma Center in Winston Salem, NC.

If you or a family member have been the victim of a pedestrian accident then www.needaninjuryattorneyflorida.com is here to help. Please contact us at the number below so we can assess your claim. We will let you know the next actions to take but we are here for you. We serve your best interests and work on your behalf. You deserve compensation for your pain and we know how to achieve

On July 1,2010 I was involved in a car accident that left me paralyzed from the neck down. After a one

One second your life is going normal and the next thing you know you end up in the hospital with missing limbs or dead parents, siblings, or friends. Stephani Victor is a paralympic skier who lost her legs to a distracted driver. “I was simply going out to dinner when an out of control car came up into the driveway and crushed me into the back of the vehicle that we were loading,” Victor said. A car went in the driveway and pinned her inside and crushed her legs. This is one of many disabilities people get from people who decide not to focus on the road. It can take year to heal and can be very expensive for all the medical bills and all. It can also be expensive to the car and your car

Your injuries may have negatively impacted your ability to function. Your pain may restrict your ability to perform everyday tasks. You may lose income and job opportunities in the event you have suffered a permanent injury. You may also have future medical expenses coming down the line. All of these losses constitute damages you can be entitled to compensation for.

When I heard about Miguel, a close family friend was in an accident, the first thing I did was prayed for his survival. Thankfully, he did survive, however, both his legs did not. He was in a motorcycle accident. He was hit by a drunk driver driving a SUV, and flew off his bike onto oncoming traffic. A semi trailer was unable to come to a complete stop before making contact with Miguel. When the trailer finally managed to stop, Miguel was stuck under the back wheels. After being rushed to the hospital, it was decided it was best to amputate both his legs. Reconstruction was not an option. Both his legs were inoperable (L. Rodriguez, personal communication, July 4, 2014). After the surgery, once Miguel had finally awakened, he wasn’t immediately informed about his situation. According to Miguel, he remembers feeling sharp pains and cramping on both his legs. He struggled finding a comfortable position to rest his legs in order to minimize the pain (M. Rodriguez, personal communication, September 16, 2014).

“Tough times never last, but tough people do.” The refusal of my arm made me discern this intimately. It all started as I stepped onto the soccer field, ready to win. Approximately thirty minutes into the game, the opponent’s attacker was charging towards our goal. All I could think about was stealing the ball from him, which I managed to do, but something terrible happened. I fell and landed on my left shoulder. I was immediately rushed to the hospital, where I went in and out of consciousness due to the extreme pain. Keep in mind that this is in Ethiopia, where medical care is not exactly timely and pain control is not a priority. After what seemed like forever, the diagnostic test confirmed that my clavicle was completely shattered.

“Unfortunately you will not be able to walk again due to the amount of pressure you had on your legs, there is no way you can recover from this accident I’m sorry”

As we were loading up to leave for Switchback Raceway on February 8th, 2015, I was under the impression that it was just going to be another typical day dedicated to dirtbikes. Little did I know that I would be waiting by my boyfriend’s bedside for the next 8 days at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. I’ve always admired Hank, he stole my heart from the start with his shy yet bold personality. But, after watching him endure a potentially life-threatening injury, he’s more than just admirable; he’s one of the strongest people I know and I will be forever grateful for having him in my life.

I also wanted to highlight the impact the whiplash has had on my wellbeing. It seems unlikely that I will ever be back to running to the same extent before the accident which is devastating for me! I have also gained approximately a stone in weight since the accident and am now sadly having to go up in a dress size which isn't good for my wellbeing either as it makes me feel down, and is of course expensive. My other preferred sport is swimming which I'm unable to do comfortably either, due to the strain on my neck. I am fortunate enough to live on a nature reserve and running up Hengistbury Head was a big part of my life and contributed towards our house purchasing decision! Although I am fortunate enough to be walking, sadly for me walking is not as enjoyable as running, nor does it reduce my stress levels to the same extent as running

It was a high-energy motorcycle collision case that helped confirm my interest in becoming an Orthopaedic Surgeon. At first glance, this patient seemed very lucky to escape injury aside from open leg fractures. Yet a week later, after several surgeries and extensive necrosis of his anterior thigh from a degloving injury, his surgeon was forced to recommend bilateral above knee amputation. The experience illustrated to me that trauma does not discriminate. Even with optimal care these can be devastating and life-changing injuries. They cut across socioeconomic boundaries with profound consequences regardless of culture, class, gender or nationality. Inversely, to restore the structure and function of limbs is to restore independence, employability, and self-worth. I can think of no work more personally rewarding than