Muscle strains are the leading cause of workplace injuries in Texas, according to a new study by Travelers Insurance. The company’s workers’ compensation data show that muscle strains accounted for a quarter of on-the-job injuries in the state in 2013. In fact, there were more muscle strains than the next … Continue reading
“Nobody wakes up in the morning knowing they’re going to be injured that day and be in an accident; your life goes from normal to just completely messed up in an instant and you don’t really know what to do. You need help. When people come in here, basically it’s … Continue reading
Suffering Pain, No Injuries? Imagine driving down the street in McAllen, Texas. Clear conditions, light traffic, then out of nowhere you are struck by an automobile. Your day has now been turned upside down. At first, you are in shock. You do not realize the pain you are in because … Continue reading
A handful of celebrity deaths occurred this year including comedians, musicians, and actors. None have been as unfortunate as the passing of Anton Yelchin. Yelchin was a rising actor that had starred in numerous films including Alpha Dog and Star Trek, leaving behind a promising career. This past June, Yelchin was … Continue reading
This is the first part of a 3 part series called “My Neck, My Back” on neck and back injuries, common injuries that are often sustained as a result of a motor vehicle collision. The first part of this series will explain the difference between a disc bulge and a disc … Continue reading
Wrongful death in Texas is a statutory cause of action meaning that the legislature passed a law saying that you can sue under this statute. Under common law, you couldn’t recover if somebody died. The wrongful death statute says you can recover under it, and it lays out the people … Continue reading
Radiculopathy In our second part of the informative series “My Neck, My Back”, we explore the condition of Radiculopathy, a common condition caused by a traumatic neck and back injuries during motor vehicle collisions. Generally speaking, radiculopathy and its symptoms result from a pinched nerve in the spine. The pinched … Continue reading
If you were a kid in the 90’s then most likely you aren’t reading this and are actually playing the new number one gaming app called Pokémon GO! The app which is taking the entire world by storm has caused a cultural flashback to one of the most popular animated … Continue reading
In the third and final installment of the groundbreaking blog series, “My Neck, My Back”, we discuss a , Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI’s), for those who have suffered back injuries and are experiencing radicommon medical procedureculopathy symptoms. According to the Columbia University Department of Neurological Surgery, an Epidural Steroid Injection … Continue reading
While students are enjoying their last few weeks of summer, Herrman and Herrman, P.L.L.C., is working to make sure that local students are prepared and equipped with the supplies they need to have a fresh start to the new school year. Help us Stuff the Bus and get school supplies … Continue reading
