If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, the immediate aftermath can be incredibly difficult. You may need emergency treatment in hopes of saving your life and your physical abilities, and you may then face the prospect of covering the high medical expenses you are likely to incur. Your long-term future can be just as challenging if your injuries result in chronic pain or make it impossible to [...]
Studies show that approximately every seven hours, a pedestrian is injured or killed in a car accident in the state of Wisconsin. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 1,252 car accidents involved pedestrians throughout 2016. While only 49 pedestrians suffered fatal injuries in these collisions, an incredible 1,181 pedestrians suffered injuries that required medical attention. If you or a loved one has suffered a pedestrian injury, it is time [...]
Every year, tens of thousands of Americans suffer life-changing injuries in car accidents, as well as a wide variety of other situations. In many cases, these injuries occur because of another person’s negligence, or even due to someone’s intentional actions. When someone is responsible for the injuries you or your loved one have suffered, you may be able to pursue financial compensation through a personal injury claim. Here are a [...]
When someone suffers from a spinal cord injury, they may spend less time outdoors. This could potentially lead to a vitamin D deficiency, which sometimes results in bone pain and muscle weakness, and has been linked to an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cognitive impairment. Being that muscle weakness can also be an issue for spinal cord sufferers, one research team tried to see if supplementation of [...]
Personal injury cases are, by nature, highly complex matters. Some can take time to complete. If you are unable to work because of your injury, have medical bills, intensive therapy, or other financial losses, you and your family could be at risk for financial problems. This may be true, even if you are normally prudent with your monthly bills and finances. Reduce your risk of financial problems during a personal [...]
Personal injury claims are highly complex matters, and victims who choose to pursue them on their own are often unprepared for the battle they must face. Unfortunately, this can place them at risk for a reduced settlement or a denied claim. Do not let this happen to you. Understand what the burden of proof is, how it can affect your case, and how you can ensure your rights are skillfully [...]
Each year, approximately 1.7 million people experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI). All are at risk for long-term complications and symptoms, including changes affecting sensation, emotions, thinking, and language. Studies have also indicated that at least 25 percent of all victims are at risk of developing major depressive disorder (MDD). If you or someone you love has suffered a concussion, understand what this risk means for your life, your treatment, [...]
When lawyers discuss civil lawsuits, particularly personal injury lawsuits, they will often talk at length about “damages.” Damages is a legal term which refers to the harm suffered by a plaintiff (“plaintiff” is the designation used to describe someone who is injured in an accident and who wishes to recover damages from another party). If a jury finds that a defendant harmed a plaintiff, but that the defendant caused only [...]
