After multiple accidents involving Megabus in Indianapolis a few years back, the company pulled its services in the city. The accidents, which left many people severely injured, raised questions about the safety of these double-decker buses. However, recent reports say that Megabus is returning to the area just in time for spring break. Initially, the… Read more »
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Head Injuries From Car Accidents Caused By Blunt Force Trauma
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 »
Here’s When to Call a Brain Injury Lawyer After a Car Accident in Indiana
Moderate and severe traumatic brain injuries can be life-altering, and in some cases, life-ending. If you or a loved one have been injured this severely as the result of another driver’s negligence, an experienced brain injury lawyer will be able to negotiate with insurance companies or even file a personal injury lawsuit for you. Brain… Read more »
Common Injuries When You Are In a Head On Collision
A head on collision (also called a “frontal” crash) can result in numerous injuries and can have a devastating effect on a person’s ability to return to his or her normal life and make an income. Extreme physical trauma – things like broken bones, internal bleeding, severe lacerations, and burns – are just some of… Read more »
Common Causes and Injuries From a T bone Accident in Indiana
T bone accidents, also known as broadside or side-impact collisions, are the second most dangerous type of collision, next to head-on collisions. Every year, around 5,000 people die due to t bone accidents. For those accidents where fatalities do not occur, victims still often suffer from severe injuries that can result in long-term complications. If… Read more »
Common Injuries While Shopping at Big Box Stores in Indiana
Big box stores are convenient, selling multiple items in one place for a “one-stop” experience; they are also, well – big, with over 50,000 square feet of space each. Indiana is home to many examples of big box stores, such as Home Depot, Lowe’s, Costco, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Meijer, Kroger Marketplace, Target – and even… Read more »
What Is My Torn Labrum Shoulder Injury Worth?
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 »
Physical Therapy and Rehab After a Car Accident: Is It Covered?
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 »
Can You Get an Aortic Tear from a Car Accident?
Car accidents can wreak havoc on the human body, damaging the skeletal system, soft tissue, organs, and brain, among other things. Even when someone survives the impact and trauma of the accident itself, there can be long-term conditions that need continued medical care and treatment. An aortic tear is among the most dangerous heart conditions… Read more »
These Are the Most Common Internal Injuries From Car Accidents
Though internal injuries are not all serious, they are often considered silent killers because they are not visible and can have delayed symptoms. As a result, victims with internal injuries may refuse emergency medical care and simply go home after an accident, assuming they are fine. Unfortunately, if not treated right away, internal injuries from… Read more »