Whiplash is a type of injury that occurs when sudden force jerks the head back and forth, causing the soft tissues of the neck to stretch past their normal range of motion. The sudden force of this movement can strain or tear the muscles, ligaments, and tendons in the neck, leading to pain, stiffness, and… Read more »
If you suffered from an accident, you may now face any number of injuries that impact different aspects of your life, such as your social life, mental and emotional health, and your ability to enjoy activities. Fortunately, you can file a claim or lawsuit against the party responsible for your accident, and you can seek… Read more »
One of the most devastating and catastrophic injuries a person can suffer is a back injury that damages the spinal cord. Your back is a major support structure for your body, so any severe damage that compromises this part of the body can leave you permanently impaired and disabled. Not only are the costs of… Read more »
What you’ll learn from this article: Fatal and non-fatal Indiana motorcycle accidents are on the rise. Contrary to popular belief, motorcyclists aren’t entirely responsible for the trend. Thousands of crashes occur because other motorists slam into motorcycles at intersections and everywhere else on the road. In a motorcycle-vs.-vehicle crash, the motorcyclist is far more likely… Read more »
Every year, over a million Americans suffer from slip and fall injuries, 17,000 of which are fatal. Even seemingly minor slip and fall accidents can result in incredibly serious and debilitating injuries, including hip injuries. The hip joint is a ball-and-socket, weight-bearing joint formed by the femur and the pelvis. This joint takes on a… Read more »
Every state has laws regarding the use and operation of motor vehicles, including motorcycles. It’s important to understand these laws to keep yourself and others on the road around you safe and to avoid violations that can lead to fines and other serious consequences. If you are ever involved in a motorcycle accident, don’t hesitate… Read more »
Motorcyclists don’t have the benefit of being surrounded by steel, rubber, plastic, and aluminum like car drivers and passengers. Instead, they balance on vehicles that weigh an average of 300-500 pounds and share the road with cars that weigh an average of 4,094 pounds, not to mention SUVs and trucks that can weigh up to… Read more »
Slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of injury in America. Every year, millions of fall injuries are reported, including head, hip, and back injuries. But some of the most common types of injuries sustained in slip and fall accidents are wrist injuries — particularly broken wrist injuries. If you slip and fall and… Read more »
Some of the most common types of injuries people sustain in Indiana car accidents are blunt force trauma injuries. And while a blunt force injury can be as simple as a minor bruise, it can also be severe and result in complications, such as head or brain injuries. Unfortunately, many blunt force trauma injuries, like… Read more »
When you are injured in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligent actions, such as a driver running a red light, you can typically file a claim against them to recover compensation for your losses. Specifically, personal injury claims in Indiana can help you get compensation for things like your medical bills and… Read more »