Some car accidents are relatively minor, leaving those involved with few or no injuries. In a severe crash, most victims are not so lucky. Many suffer from brain injuries or spinal cord damage, potentially affecting then for the rest of their lives. You probably know...
Personal Injury
3 ways a car crash injury can impact your earning potential
Whether you just want to file an insurance claim or intend to file a civil lawsuit against the other driver, you need to understand what a car crash will cost you. One of the ways people underestimate the impact of a crash on their lives involves the impact an injury...
Repair of severe spinal cord injuries may soon be possible
Truck and car accidents often result in severe or catastrophic spinal cord damage. While there are treatments available to spinal cord patients, there is no cure or means to reverse the damage. However, that could change sooner than you might expect. A group of...
Is your motorcycle helmet the right fit?
You’re excited to hit the roads again this summer. Your motorcycle has been safely tucked away during the winter months, and the approaching summer has led you to take it out of storage. You’ve even bought yourself new safety gear, including leathers, gloves and a...
Has this rule change made trucks more dangerous?
Until a few years ago, truckers recorded their hours by hand. It left a lot of room for falsification. Then, in 2017 the rules changed. Trucks now had to carry an electronic logbook device (ELD). It automatically records data about the driver’s hours, making it more...
Is driver fatigue excusable in a crash?
People often talk about vehicle crashes as accidents. Yet, if you are injured in a car crash and need to claim compensation, you cannot afford to see things this way. Instead, you need to look at fault. You need to gather evidence to show why the other driver was to...
Helping your teen recover emotionally after their first crash
Approximately one-fifth of all teen drivers are involved in a crash during their first year of driving. If yours was one of them, you’re understandably most concerned with their physical injuries and helping them recover. Teens can often experience emotional issues...
What trucking safety regulations will affect your case
The trucking industry is subject to federal and state laws for safety reasons. Given the size and weight of trucks compared to standard vehicles, accidents can result in catastrophic injuries, which is why drivers and trucking companies are required to adhere to these...
How can you quantify the expenses caused by disfigurement?
For most people, severe injuries are wounds that affect mobility and function. Amputation or spinal cord injuries may seem severe, while flesh wounds may not seem nearly so concerning. Modern trauma care has reached a point where people can survive truly horrific...
Are you at risk of PTSD after a crash?
The injuries caused by a vehicle crash can be more than physical. Almost 40% of people who survive a crash develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). In fact, they’re the leading cause of PTSD. Whether a...