If you suffer a serious spinal cord injury you have a long road of recovery and rehabilitation ahead of you. Depending on the severity, you may have a lifetime of getting used to a new normal. Many aspects of recovery include surgery, physical therapy and...
Personal Injury
Can you recognize rib injuries when they happen?
A major challenge in personal injury cases is invisible injuries, including injuries to the ribs and surrounding soft tissue. These injuries often have lasting effects. After an impact injury of any kind, you should watch for signs of rib injuries. Understand the...
Acclimating to life after your traumatic brain injury
A traumatic brain injury can take months or years to recover from. In cases of a severe injury, you might never fully recover and will need to adjust to living with a permanent brain injury. Acclimating to the changes that follow a TBI requires support and...
When may I file a lawsuit to recover from medical malpractice?
Doctors owe a duty of care to test and treat their patients when they communicate their symptoms. If you visit a doctor for an illness, a failure to respond to your symptoms may cause serious injuries. The lack of proper care could worsen a medical condition. WebMD...
A minor crash, your injury claim and an insurance company view
You would like to believe that an insurance company will come through with a fair settlement for your injury claim. However, following a minor car crash, you may need backup to support your claim if you hope to receive maximum compensation. Seeking medical attention...
Basic driving safety tips to keep in mind
An accident can be life-changing. For this reason, making sure that you drive safely is highly important. While some may think that they do not need to worry before driving because they have experience, the reality is that brushing up can be beneficial. The more that...
Reducing the risks of car crash injuries
Car accidents can cause extensive injuries depending on location, vehicle position and speed. Even though motorists cannot always prevent crashes, they can take precautions to lower their risks of injury. When people know which behaviors will improve their protection,...
If you are a parent, you should know about seatback collapses
Parents have a tremendous amount to worry about nowadays. One of your primary concerns, of course, is your child's safety in your car, truck or SUV. To keep the young one in your family safe, it is important to follow the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Florida ranked 3rd most dangerous state for driving
Traffic deaths continue to increase across Florida and the rest of the United States, and while Florida has long had a reputation for having dangerous drivers, research shows the problem continues to worsen. Many fatal and nonfatal car wrecks that occur across the...
Tips for avoiding a collision with a wrong-way driver
Because both vehicles are moving towards each other, often at a high rate of speed, head-on collisions are particularly dangerous. Drivers who enter a highway or interstate going the wrong direction create the risk of a head-on collision. If you encounter a wrong-way...