The kids are back in school, and summer is behind us. There may be a little chill in the air, and people are getting ready for apple cider, sweaters, pumpkin pie and all the fun that this time of year brings. It is important to keep in mind that as the weather changes, so do …
A Change of Weather Poses Increased Driving Risks Read More »
The human brain is a marvel. Everyday it seems science is discovering more about how our brains develop, function over our lifetime, and heal from injury. Despite all these advances, traumatic brain injuries are still often misunderstood. Discoveries about the science of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are occurring every day. Yet, there are many misconceptions …
Dispelling Common Myths about Traumatic Brain Injuries Read More »
When a car and bicycle collide, the injuries to the bike rider can be catastrophic. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in a majority of bicyclist deaths the most serious injuries are to the head. Recent studies show that wearing a bike helmet can significantly reduce your risk of suffering a traumatic brain injury …
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What is Whiplash? Whiplash is one of the most common personal injury diagnoses following a car accident. When an ER doctor examines a patient complaining of neck and/or upper back pain following any type of automobile accident, and there are no obvious bleeding or broken bones, the common course of evaluation is cervical x-rays and/or …
Neck Injury – Sometimes It’s Not “Just Whiplash” Read More »
When you are injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident caused by someone else’s negligence you will likely be asked by the at-fault driver’s insurance company to make a statement about the wreck and your injuries. If you have hired an attorney to represent you, you should make your attorney aware that you have …
After a car accident, should I give a statement to the other driver’s insurer? Read More »
In negligence cases, one of the first issues a personal injury lawyer considers is who was at fault. In non-legal terms, negligence cases are those in which the injured person (the plaintiff) claims that someone else (the defendant) was not careful enough and this lack of care resulted in an injury to the plaintiff. In most …
Law for Non-Lawyers: Can I Recover Damages If I Was Partly At Fault? Read More »
