Yearly Archives: 2021
What Are the Physical and Psychological Effects of Amputation?
According to the Amputee Coalition, approximately 185,000 amputations occur in the United States each year. Among the over 2 million people currently living with limb loss, a significant number faced amputations due to vascular diseases like diabetes and peripheral arterial disorders such as trauma and cancer. Injury from trauma to the musculature and nerves… Read More »
Can the Spinal Cord Repair Itself?
The Prognosis of a Spinal Cord Injury Unfortunately, spinal cord injuries are permanent and can have life-long devastating effects on both the victim and their families. While there are many treatments that can improve the condition, people who sustain spinal cord injuries often have to rely on special devices to complete daily tasks and… Read More »
Complete vs. Incomplete Spinal Cord Injuries
Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), an estimated 17,000 new spinal cord injury cases occur in the U.S. every year. The number one cause of spinal cord injuries is motor vehicle accidents, followed by falls, acts of violence, and sports and recreational activities, respectively. No matter what… Read More »
Prescription Drug DUIs Are a Public Safety Threat, Attorney Villari Tells NBC New York
Since many people think driving under the influence (DUI) only concerns alcohol and illicit drugs, the high risk that certain prescription drugs pose in relation to driving is frequently overlooked. At The Villari Firm, we are fighting to improve public safety by raising awareness of this issue. Recently, we represented the family of an… Read More »