Motorcyclists generally understand the elevated risk of injury that they face compared to other vehicles. This includes elevated risks for head, neck and spine injuries, along with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Helmets cut down on the amount of damage dealt to the...
Personal Injury
Which occupations have the highest rate of worker fatalities?
Many people head off to work every day in the United States with the intention of following the safety specifications and guidelines of their workplace, but what happens when those safety measures fail and a worker dies on the job? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics...
What issues do skull fractures pose?
When you suffer a blow to the head in a car crash, impact damage like concussions and traumatic brain injuries are not the only potential risk you may experience. You could also deal with a skull fracture. Unfortunately, skull fractures can pose life-threatening...
Do you know the statute of limitations for medical malpractice?
When you go to the hospital for a procedure, you trust that the physician performed the surgery perfectly. If the surgeon or a member of the surgical team made a mistake, you may experience severe complications. When medical malpractice occurs, you only have a certain...
Going over statistics on job-related injuries in Indiana
Regardless of the field you work in, you need to recognize the different risks you face. Every day, workers sustain serious injuries when accidents occur on the job. From falls on construction sites to repetitive strain injuries and exposure to toxic chemicals,...
Do you need a lawyer after an accident?
Car accidents can get pretty complicated in a small amount of time. There are many difficulties that victims struggle with after the accident, like pursuing the compensation you need to recover from their injuries, holding liable parties accountable for their actions,...
Are you suffering from a traumatic brain injury?
A personal injury can happen just about anywhere. Whether it is on the road, at the store, or even at work, it is usually pretty easy to tell if the accident injured you or not. While a sprained ankle or a broken arm is easy to spot, some deadly injuries are not so...
Hands-free devices are not a safe option for drivers
In an attempt to minimize deadly car accidents, injuries and deaths, the Indiana legislature made it illegal to use a hand-held cellphone while driving. Many people use hands-free devices to stay in compliance with the law and minimize distractions. However, studies...
The silent symptoms of a traumatic brain injury
A car accident tends to change the course of your day. It may cause you to miss hours from work or not get home until later in the day. In some cases, however, a crash may cause more than an inconvenience for a day. You may find yourself facing medical issues that...
Pedestrian deaths increase in Indiana and across US
At a time when it seems more new vehicle technology centers around improving safety, one group appears to be kept anything but safe: pedestrians. Data shows that the number of people on foot killed in vehicle accidents continue to increase in Indiana and across the...