If you are injured in an accident, it doesn’t take long for the stress of injuries and medical bills to compound to a point where everyday activities that used to come as second nature become difficult to do. That’s why it is important to consider representation by a personal injury lawyer who can help determine whether you should be compensated for the injuries and losses you suffered. But just how [...]
When a person experiences a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it can sometimes be difficult to demonstrate how they have been affected. Injuries to the brain are not always as outwardly obvious as other types of bodily harm, and in many cases, symptoms do not make themselves fully known until a significant amount of time has passed. Emotional issues can be especially difficult to prove since they may not be as [...]
The summer months can be a great time to take vacations, enjoy the outdoors, and spend time with family and friends. However, people should be aware that they may face an increased risk of injury during the summer, especially when they are driving. Nothing can ruin a vacation like a car accident, since a serious collision can result in multiple types of severe injuries to a vehicle’s driver and passengers, [...]
While collisions between vehicles can be dangerous, collisions between a vehicle and a person on foot are even more likely to lead to serious injuries or death. Victims of pedestrian accidents can suffer multiple forms of bodily harm, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries resulting in paralysis, multiple broken bones, and severe lacerations that may lead to scarring and disfigurement. Pedestrians who have been injured after being struck by a [...]
Tractor-trailer trucks are much larger than passenger vehicles, and when they are fully loaded, they can weigh tens of thousands of pounds. Because of this, truck accidents can cause multiple types of severe injuries to people in other vehicles. In some cases, commercial truck accidents occur because of jackknifed trucks. Victims of these types of truck accidents will need to secure legal representation from an attorney who can gather the [...]
There are many types of serious injuries that people may experience in situations such as car accidents, assaults, or animal attacks. Injuries that affect the eyes can be especially difficult to deal with, since they can not only be very painful, but they can result in a loss of vision that may affect a person’s ability to work, drive, and carry on daily activities. Those who have experienced injuries to [...]
A personal injury can affect a person’s life in many ways. The physical injuries a person suffers are often the most obvious, since they will require medical treatment, and they may cause temporary or permanent impairments that affect a person’s ability to move around freely and return to their daily activities. However, a victim can also suffer “invisible” injuries that affect them emotionally. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common for [...]
Serious injuries can occur in a wide variety of situations, such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents, or construction site accidents. Broken bones are a common issue experienced by injury victims, and they can cause a great deal of pain and lead to temporary or permanent disabilities that may affect a person’s ability to work and complete their daily activities. By understanding the nature of a bone fracture, the amount of time it will take [...]
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be under significant financial stress due to your medical expenses and, in some cases, your inability to return to work because of your injuries. It is understandable that you would want to resolve your case and obtain fair compensation from the at-fault driver as soon as possible. However, it is very important that you make sure that your injuries [...]
If you suffer a spinal cord injury, it can have serious repercussions on your physical and mental health, as well as your finances. If you have sustained a spinal cord injury that occurred because of someone else’s negligence, a compassionate personal injury attorney can help you determine your options for holding that person responsible for your damages. Symptoms of a Spine Injury An Injury to the spinal cord or the [...]
