Crush injuries, often resulting from accidents or industrial mishaps, can lead to sudden complications. These injuries occur when a force compresses body tissues, causing damage to muscles, nerves and blood vessels. While the immediate effects of a crush injury are...
Personal Injury
The true cost of a brain injury after an accident
Even a seemingly small motor vehicle accident can result in serious injuries, including a traumatic brain injury. The repercussions of a TBI extend far beyond the immediate aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, affecting an individual's physical, cognitive, and...
How does comparative fault work?
Comparative fault, or comparative negligence, is a legal principle in personal injury cases. It is used to allocate responsibility or fault among the parties involved. It recognizes that multiple parties may contribute to an accident or injury to varying degrees....
Why should you report a medical error?
Even if they are at the top of their fields, doctors aren’t perfect. They can make mistakes, which sometimes lead to complications for their patients. But if a medical error happens to you, should you report it? According to a National Patient Safety Foundation and...
Can I seek compensation for pain and suffering?
Serious incidents are almost always traumatic for victims. Not only can they suffer physical injuries, but the event can also take a toll on their emotional well-being. These injuries can create worries for the victim and their family, especially regarding the...
Dealing with psychological trauma after a car accident
Getting hurt in a car accident can change your life. Even after your physical injuries have healed, you may experience mental and emotional effects from the accident. The psychological effects of a motor vehicle accident can last for years. Although your physical...
All parents should understand the dangers of a seatback collapse
By now, all parents undoubtedly recognize just how dangerous riding in cars, trucks and SUVs can be for their children. After all, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle accidents killed more than 600 kids in 2020 alone. That year,...
What does the GCS tell doctors?
If you or a loved one lost consciousness during a motor vehicle accident, the chances of a traumatic brain injury are higher than if there was no loss. If a patient loses consciousness, there is a scale that can help doctors manage and predict the course of a TBI....
What is the statute of limitations?
When you have a personal injury claim, the law says you must file it within a specific amount of time. The clock starts ticking when you suffer the injury. The time limit is called the statute of limitations. It helps to ensure that cases are fresh when they get to...
How can scaffolding lead to serious accidents and pain?
No matter what task you need to complete, you are likely to know the dangers of using a bulldozer or a crane. However, those are not the only kinds of danger on a construction site. When walking on scaffolding, there are many opportunities for you to slip and fall or...