Types of Injuries:
Head Injury
Brain injury is any injury to the brain resulting in damage to the tissues of the brain and/or impairment of normal brain function.
Spinal Cord Injury
Traumatic spinal cord damage (damage caused by injury), can occur instantly or it can develop over time.
Fractures and Orthopaedic Injuries
Orthopaedic injuries involve any injury to the musculoskeletal system, meaning injuries to bones, joints, ligaments, cartilage, tendons and muscles that support the bones.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Soft tissue injuries are caused by direct or indirect trauma to the body’s muscles, tendons, ligaments and joint capsules.
Whiplash / Injuries to Spine
Whiplash is a soft tissue injury to the neck and surrounding musculature and tissues. It is also referred to as neck strain or sprain, or flexion-extension injury, and is most often caused by rear-end or “T-bone” type motor vehicle accidents.
Chronic Pain Syndrome
“Chronic pain” is a term usually used to define pain which has lasted longer than three to six months or beyond the usual time expected for recovery from an injury.
Psychological Injury
Depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or anxiety, are common psychological conditions that can manifest following a traumatic experience.
Animal Bite Injuries
Dog attacks and bites can cause serious physical injuries such as crushed or fractured bones, nerve damage, permanent scarring and risk of infection.