The proverbial banana peel or ice-slick sidewalk in cartoons can be the source of much laughter. But in real life, slips and falls often cause catastrophic injuries, most notably permanent paralysis. Falls are one of the leading causes of permanent paralysis due to injury to the spine. Tragically, most of these falls are preventable and […]
How much you get for a car accident settlement depends on several factors, including whether you retain an attorney, the severity of your injuries, whether the defendant’s actions or inactions were negligent or grossly negligent, and to a certain extent, the number of defendants involved in the case. Table of Contents Why a Car Accident […]
Pain is a physical response to injury or illness, and suffering is the mental anguish an accident victim and their whole family may experience due to the injury. Following an accident, the impact on daily life is significant and complex. There is an underlying sense of uncertainty about the future that often leads to physiological […]
Negligence is the basis for most personal injury cases. Generally, a person is negligent whenever their conduct deviates from how a “reasonably prudent person” should act in the same situation. For example, a reasonably prudent person will follow traffic laws and stop at red lights. Due to negligence there are several personal injuries suffered by […]
Many accidents result in injuries that will require long-term care or treatments and expenses that extend beyond the conclusion of a civil action to recover damages. In that case, an accident victim will have to show evidence that substantiates both past and future medical expenses. You can recover the documented costs of long-term medical expenses […]
Electrical burns are serious injuries that are exceedingly painful, often have long-lasting consequences, and are slow to heal. Further, the accidents that cause electrical burns are typically extremely traumatic. These serious burns can happen in any number of ways, but they’re often caused by dangerous conditions on the job or by defective electrical products […]
Individuals injured in car accidents will most often seek compensation from the at-fault party who caused the accident. Because drivers are required to maintain car insurance, injured parties will receive much of their compensation from insurance companies. While this should require following a relatively straightforward process, this is not always the case. Car accident cases […]
Car Accidents and the Risk of TBI Car accidents have the potential to result in very serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries—or TBIs. In the car accident context, traumatic brain injuries often come about when the force of the impact causes the accident victim to strike his or her head on the door, ceiling (especially […]
Each year, countless Americans are forced to visit doctors and emergency rooms due to injury. While many of these injuries are minor and require relatively little recovery time, some may be more severe and require lengthier recovery periods. In some cases, an injured individual may be unable to work, and he or she will lose […]
Winter Sports Can Lead to Injuries In Virginia and surrounding areas, we love our winter sports. It’s hard to beat the thrill of hitting the slopes or carting that Flexible Flyer to the sledding hills, but winter sports can lead to serious injuries. As you anticipate your next winter sports escapade, always put safety first. […]