Depending on numerous factors, motor vehicle occupants might suffer traumatic spinal cord damage that could have a lasting impact on their lives. From the loss of control of numerous limbs to the impact to internal organs, spinal cord damage is often catastrophic....
Unfortunately, accidents involving pedestrians and vehicles are very common. In straightforward cases where the driver is at fault, determining who pays for damages is easy. However, when the pedestrian shares fault with the driver, it affects the amount of...
Driving at night comes with additional risks that are less of a threat during the daylight hours. Drowsy drivers and intoxicated drivers on the road are more common at night and increase the risk of painful, costly accidents. Other drivers on the road are not the only...
After suffering traumatic brain injuries, people often depend on their families for care and support. However, TBIs may have serious emotional, cognitive and physical effects that impact how people aid those who suffer from them. Using the following tips may help...
Personal injury claims can include damage to a person's body, mental health, and reputation. Types of personal injury claims include, but are not limited to, wrongful deaths, injuries caused in vehicle accidents or by assault or product defects, workplace injuries,...
Among children under the age of 14, drowning is a leading cause of death. According to Insider, there are five children who have to visit the emergency room for nonfatal submersion injuries for every one child who drowns. If your child takes swimming lessons, it...
During a car accident, your head can collide with the steering wheel, the seat, window or dash. The speed of the impact often leads to a traumatic brain injury. You may have a TBI without recognizing the symptoms directly following your accident. According to the CDC,...
It is a school's obligation to act as a parent would in providing a safe, healthy environment for the minor children in its care. If a school fails to follow "accepted standards of care," causing a student injury, it may be negligent. Public schools may waive...
Damage to the spinal cord is one of the most devastating personal injuries someone can suffer. When the damage occurs in adults older than 25, they often face yearly costs ranging from about $350,000 to more than one million dollars. Lifetime costs for adults with...
Childhood injuries stemming from a fall, car crash or another trauma can be even more expensive than similar injuries in adults. Children need specialized health care, which often comes with an extra cost. As if that weren't bad enough, a child's injury in a traumatic...
