personal injury

Did you know that even a so-called mild concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? The truth is, it is often impossible to predict how a brain injury may affect individual patients, even among those who acquired the injury in similar circumstances, such as a...

Many tailgaters have no idea that they’re doing anything wrong. They do not understand what a proper following distance should look like or what their reaction time really is. They may believe that they have plenty of space because they think they can react quickly if...

Life after a spinal cord injury can be daunting, but it's important to remember that there is a life to be lived, albeit differently. A car crash that results in such an injury can dramatically alter your everyday routine, but it doesn't have to define you. One of the...

When you pay car insurance, you probably assume you are doing it for a good reason. You likely believe that having it guarantees you will get the money you need if injured in a crash. Unfortunately, it is not that simple. Insurers don’t like paying out as it dents...

If you get involved in a car accident, one of the most important steps to take is simply to seek medical attention. This may be provided by EMTs at the crash scene, for instance, or by the staff at a local emergency room. But it’s important to talk to these medical...

One way that people sometimes become injured on a property that they do not own is when there is negligent or inadequate security. This does not mean that the security officers injured them or that the system in place is what caused their injury. Instead, it means...

You were recently involved in a car accident and it’s taken its toll both physically and mentally. You weren’t to blame, it was the negligence of another driver that caused the wreck.  Your physical injuries are starting to heal but your confidence has really been...

Animal encounters can brighten up even the dreariest drive – provided the animals are at the side of the road, not in it. While the fall is a great time to see roadside wildlife, some beasts will inevitably cross the roads as they travel to mate or find food before...

Distracted driving causes car accidents every day. A lot of them are caused by cellphone use, but not all of them. It’s important to know what other types of distractions there are so that you can avoid them. One common distraction is when people choose to eat or...

A slip-and-fall accident can be much more dangerous than people often assume. Even if you don’t fall from a height, striking your head could lead to a traumatic brain injury. People can also suffer from ailments like back injuries, spinal cord injuries or bone...