Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have a substantially adverse effect on a victim's life and symptoms may hinder physical and cognitive abilities for an extended period of time. Additionally, repeated concussions or other types of TBIs can lead to the early onset of serious mental conditions including Alzheimer's disease or dementia. TBIs can occur in a wide variety of ways, many of which involve the negligence of another party. If you [...]
What is Electrocution? Electrocution occurs when an individual is exposed to a high voltage electrical current. The effects of this shock can range from relatively minor wounds to death. Factors that contribute to the severity of electrocution include the following: Type of circuit and current; The path the electricity took through the body; The length of time you were in contact with the current; and Strength of the current. What [...]
Summer is a prime time for Wisconsinites to visit pools, lakes, and other waterfronts. However, where there is water, there is a risk for drowning accidents to occur. Drowning accidents can be terrifying and victims often do not survive. When a victim does survive, he or she may suffer serious brain damage due to a lack of oxygen or a head injury caused by hitting the side or bottom of a pool. [...]
According to the American Camp Association, an estimated 10 million children attend either day camps or sleep-away camps every summer in the United States. While camps can be fun and rewarding social activities, they also open children up to several different risks of injuries. Some of these common injuries are a result of the following accidents. Collisions and Falls Camp often involves numerous types of activities on a daily basis, [...]
Each summer, families pack up their vehicles and head out on road trips—a fun and cost-effective way to see several destinations and attractions. However, when traveling with your family for hours at a time, at highway speeds, the risk of accidents and injuries can be significant. The following provides several suggestions to limit your risk for accidents and to help ensure you have a safe and healthy vacation. Have Your [...]
In today's economy, working individuals are choosing to retire later. An increase in older truck drivers operating large tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles on the roads and highways means that a large number of long-term truck drivers are reaching their sixties. Yet while many drivers retain all of their driving abilities throughout their careers, some older drivers may pose a greater risk to accidents and injuries due to age-related challenges. [...]
Every driver gets frustrated at one time or another. Whether you are running late and stuck in traffic or impatient with slower drivers, it is easy to get worked up behind the wheel. However, while internal frustration is only natural at times, too many drivers allow their impatience to manifest into aggressive driving behaviors or even into road rage. “Aggressive driving” is considered to be any driving behavior that is [...]
Construction sites come with numerous risks of injuries due to the use of power tools, high structures, heavy machinery, and other dangerous items. In addition to the inherent dangers on a construction site, additional injuries can occur when a worker or other party acts in a negligent manner that leads to an accident. One type of accident that can cause severe injuries to any individual involved is a crane accident. [...]
Car accidents are stressful. Involved parties can be left with significant property damage, medical bills, and other losses. Moreover, impacted parties may seek compensation by filing a legal claim for personal injury against the individual responsible for the accident. Yet the situation following a car accident can become significantly more complicated when the accident is caused by a family member, friend or neighbor. If this happens, you may be reluctant [...]
Typically, a rear-end collision is considered to be a minor type of motor vehicle accident, as evidenced by its nickname, “fender bender.” When motorists in passenger cars are involved in a rear-end accident, they have seat belts, airbags, and the steel frame of the vehicle to protect them from injury. Motorcyclists, on the other hand, have no such protection. In fact, they often have little more than a helmet to [...]
