Hit and runs are often the most frustrating and challenging kind of accidents to deal with as a victim. When someone hits you and flees the scene, not only do you have your injuries to worry about, but you may also wonder how you are going to file a claim for compensation if there is… Read more »
Until you have tripped over one, you probably never spent much (if any) time considering the pallet, a flat structure, usually used to stack, store, and transport goods. Most pallets are made of wood; when full, they are heavy, and approximately 400 million of them are produced in the U.S. each year. Most people are… Read more »
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of disorders that happen when the nerves and/or blood vessels in the thoracic area are injured or compressed. You have probably heard the term thorax used to describe the part of the body between the head and the abdomen; in other words, the… Read more »
What is a torn labrum shoulder injury? The glenoid is the socket-shaped opening of your shoulder, and the labrum is the soft cartilage in that socket that holds the head of the humerus (bone at the top of the arm) in place, assisted by the rotator cuff muscles. This ball-and-socket design facilitates movement in your… Read more »
The simple answer to this question is yes – if someone’s negligence has caused your car accident injury, that person (or that person’s car insurance) is liable to compensate you for all of your damages. These can include: Ambulance and hospital bills Medication and prescription expenses Medical equipment (like walkers, wheelchairs, or crutches) Rehabilitation costs… Read more »
The injuries that result from a motorcycle accident can be more deadly and severe than other kinds of motor vehicle accidents. This is because motorcyclists, while they may be wearing a helmet, do not have much protection from impact after an accident like drivers and passengers do in cars and trucks, for example. And while… Read more »
Although many people are unfamiliar with a degloving injury, they can be highly dangerous and may even cause death. Degloving injuries may require extensive surgeries, including skin grafts, as well as continuing treatment to prevent infection. You could also face permanent disabilities that prohibit you from working. Medical expenses can quickly add up, and you… Read more »
Any type of injury can be a pain to deal with, but some injuries are certainly worse than others. And when it comes to car accidents, back injuries are often the most common result. Unfortunately, not only are back injuries painful and debilitating, but they can be incredibly expensive to treat, especially if surgery from… Read more »
Victims often suffer from muscle pain after a car accident. This can range from inconvenient to life-altering. Muscle spasms and ongoing muscle pain can definitely be part of your personal injury claim, assuming they are the result of being injured in a car accident. How a Car Accident Can Cause Muscle Pain Car accidents wreak… Read more »
Any motor vehicle accident will feel traumatic and catastrophic if you are in it, simply by its shocking nature. Pain is always a catastrophe to the person experiencing it. However, we are using the term “catastrophic injury” to signify physical damage that causes any kind of long-term or permanent consequences. For example, injuries like brain… Read more »