Brain injuries are among the most impactful injuries that people suffer during accidents. The negative effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be wide-reaching. Victims may experience difficulty with their balance, fine motor skills, memory, and cognition. Their behaviors and personalities also may change, which can be upsetting to them and their loved ones. But […]

Personal injury law firms nationwide like to tout their ability to get injured victims more compensation than they might otherwise receive from at-fault parties and their insurers. That’s not just marketing speak, either. A study by the Insurance Research Council found that it’s true! According to their own research, car accident victims who hire lawyers […]

“Workers’ compensation” is a phrase that makes many people think of serious injuries that leave workers unable to do their jobs for months, years, or even the rest of their lives. However, not all workplace injuries result in extended periods of disability. Sometimes, workers miss only a couple of weeks of work, or even just […]

The amount of daylight in a single day reaches its peak on the summer solstice in late June (usually the 20th, 21st, or 22nd), and from that day until the winter solstice in late December (usually the 20th, 21st, or 22nd), every day gets shorter with the sun setting earlier and earlier. And when daylight […]

Car accident claims and truck accident claims seem similar, on the surface. They both involve injured victims seeking compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering after crashes that weren’t their fault. But when it comes to victims getting checks, the outcomes can be very different. Although both car accident settlements and […]

When you go to your doctor or a hospital for treatment for an injury or illness, you want to feel better quickly. However, that doesn’t always happen. Many patients don’t recover as expected, and some even get worse. If you were recently treated by a healthcare provider and your symptoms or health condition worsened, you […]

Whether it happens at a dog park, on a walking trail, or in someone’s home, being bitten by a dog is something no one ever expects or prepares for. It’s not only frightening and traumatic, but it’s also extremely painful and can cause serious health complications. People who are bitten by dogs often don’t know […]

Halloween is a favorite holiday for both kids and adults. For kids, it’s a night of fun costumes and candy galore, and for adults, it’s a great time to get together with friends. If you’re planning on hosting a Halloween party this year, it’s important to make safety your top priority. Although few people anticipate […]

When you ride a motorcycle, you’re at a much higher risk of suffering serious or even fatal injuries in a crash than when you travel in a passenger vehicle. That risk applies to motorcycle passengers, as well. But like motorcycle drivers, motorcycle passengers can sue at-fault parties for their damages after crashes that weren’t their […]

If you were recently hurt in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you’ll need as much money as you can get to pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and other crash-related expenses. You may have heard of some injured victims receiving extra compensation called “punitive damages” from the people or parties who hurt […]