Compensation can help with life after a catastrophic injury

Compensation can help with life after a catastrophic injury

People who suffer from a catastrophic injury often need assistive devices to help them live life. The issue here is that these assistive devices are often costly, and not everyone will have the funds available to purchase and upkeep those devices. When insurance or provincial is available, the wait time for devices can be lengthy….

Traumatic brain injuries and the challenges that come with them

Traumatic brain injuries and the challenges that come with them

When most people think about a traumatic brain injury, they tend to focus on the medical needs of the person after the injury occurs. While that is a huge part of life after a TBI, there are other considerations that must be thought about. Housing and transportation are two of these. We know that you…

The price of independence following a catastrophic injury

The price of independence following a catastrophic injury

Recently, we have been focusing on catastrophic injuries in our blog because it is impossible to overstress how much damage such injuries can do to a person’s life. The physical damage alone is life-changing, but the emotional and mental impact these injuries have can be just as devastating. Spinal cord injuries are particularly tragic due…

What professionals assist spinal cord injury patients?

Spinal cord injuries can be devastating to the victim and to his or her family members. All too often, a catastrophic injury to the spinal cord robs individuals of their independence. When these injuries occur due to someone else’s negligence, it can increase the despondency victims often experience. Fortunately, there are numerous professionals in the…

Paraplegia and Tetraplegia (Quadriplegia) – How family members can help
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Paraplegia and Tetraplegia (Quadriplegia) – How family members can help

Paraplegia and Tetraplegia (also called Quadriplegia) are two severe forms of paralysis that can result from a Spinal Cord Injury. Paraplegia consists of paralysis from the waist down (loss of sensation and movement in the legs), which is usually caused by an injury to the lower back. Tetraplegia is paralysis from the neck down (including arms, legs and the torso), which results from an injury to the neck.

Basics of the New Brunswick Disability Support Program

The New Brunswick Disability Support Program was created to provide disability support for persons with disabilities. The following are required for eligibility in the program: Resident of New Brunswick Between the age of 19 and 64. Suffering from a long-term disability. Require disability support to address an unmet need. No two people are the same,…

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