While traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, can happen to anyone at any time of year, the month of March has been highlighted by advocacy organizations such as the Brain Injury Association of America as a time to spotlight this issue. For many, a bump on the head might seem like a minor incident, and even if a person experiences a concussion, this may appear to be a short-term problem. However, [...]
People who are involved in auto accidents can suffer a wide variety of injuries, and these can range from relatively minor issues to major trauma. Some of the most serious injuries involve damage that is so severe that a victim will permanently lose a body part such as an arm or leg. Amputations can not only be very painful, but they will usually lead to life-long disabilities, and a person [...]
Being involved in an auto accident can be a traumatic experience, leaving a victim with injuries that may require costly medical treatment, as well as damage their vehicle and other property. Addressing these issues can be a complicated process following any type of accident, but it can become even more difficult in hit-and-run situations. If a driver fled the scene of a collision without stopping to make sure that others [...]
At Herrling Clark Law Firm, Ltd., we publish dozens of blogs about personal injury topics every year. Our goal is to make sure people are informed about their options in different types of injury cases and help them understand the steps they can take to receive compensation for the damages they have suffered. We wanted to highlight the most popular blogs that we published in 2020, which covered a wide [...]
Tractor-trailer trucks are massive, heavy vehicles. Even when commercial trucks are functioning correctly, and drivers are taking the proper care to follow traffic laws and trucking regulations, they can become involved in truck accidents that may cause harm to other drivers, passengers, or pedestrians. Collisions become even more likely when truck drivers or their employers violate regulations, and one of the most dangerous ways they can do so is by [...]
Of the many different types of car accidents, rollovers are among the most dangerous. When a vehicle turns over onto its side or roof, drivers and passengers can be thrown about inside the vehicle, and they can suffer serious bodily harm if the roof or frame of the vehicle is crushed. While wearing a seat belt can significantly reduce the likelihood that a person will be thrown from a vehicle, [...]
