The months from April to June add extra danger to a typical teenager’s life. Older teens have prom and graduation festivities to attend, placing them on the roads after dark and after some may have consumed alcohol and illegal drugs. How can parents keep their kids...
Personal Injury
Coping with severe burn injuries
Survivors of severe burn injuries often suffer significant psychological distress as a result of their wounds. While some major injuries from a car wreck will heal and the scars will fade over time, those who suffer third-degree burns over large percentages of their...
Phone addiction causes car accidents
Cellphone use is responsible for serious car accidents year in and year out. Reports indicate that hundreds of thousands of drivers admit to using their phones in the car every day. This leads to thousands of accidents resulting in injuries and even fatalities. This...
What are some complications that come from crush injuries?
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...
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,...