Motor vehicle crashes can lead to a variety of injuries, some of which involve the spinal cord. These injuries can cause paralysis and a host of other symptoms that can last a person’s lifetime. Anyone who’s suffered a spinal cord injury should receive immediate...
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What must plaintiffs prove to win wrongful death lawsuits?
The sudden death of a family member can result in numerous serious consequences. People experience grief and disruptions to their social relationships. There may be practical consequences as well. The family may have to adjust to a reduced overall household income and...
Parents must use car seats properly to protect their children
Most parents want to protect their children as much as possible. One way they can do this is by ensuring the children are in a car seat that’s properly installed. These special seats are designed for children. They absorb the impact and keep the child secure if you’re...
How brain injuries can impact the senses and daily functions
Brain injuries can have a lasting impact, especially when they affect the senses and basic daily functions. Even mild trauma can interfere with how the brain processes sensory information or controls movement, memory and emotions. After a car accident, some brain...
Why are truck accidents more dangerous?
Any auto accident can result in a serious injury. However, some accidents are more likely to cause this type of injury than others - one of them being truck accidents. The chances of a crash involving a truck and a smaller vehicle causing severe injuries or death can...
What is a wrongful death lawsuit?
Experiencing the loss of a loved one is undoubtedly one of life’s most challenging trials, but it becomes even more devastating when their death was caused by someone else's negligence. In these heartbreaking situations, families have the right to seek justice through...
Teen drivers have the highest fatal accident rate
The smallest age group of drivers on the road consists of teenagers. Most people can’t drive until they are 16 anyway, so all of these drivers tend to fit into the group between 16 and 19 years old. They make up a small percentage of the drivers around you at any...
Blacking out after a car crash is a critical warning sign
People can sustain all kinds of injuries in a car crash. They might get hit by flying debris and start bleeding. They might break bones when they brace for impact. They can also potentially sustain life-changing injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)....
Negligence is everything in personal injury claims
No two personal injury cases are the same. Injuries can happen in various ways. Nonetheless, some of the legal principles in personal injury cases are consistent. Negligence is the key legal aspect in all personal injury cases. Without establishing negligence,...
The life-altering effects of chronic brain injuries
Imagine waking up and struggling to remember simple things, like what day it is or where you left your keys. For many people with chronic brain injuries, this is everyday life. Brain injuries don’t just heal with time - they change lives in ways people never expected....