There are roughly 1.7 million new cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year in the United States. These injuries are devastating not only for victims but also for their loved ones as the effects of a TBI can impact mood, motor function, and personality. Fortunately, injured parties and their families may have some recourse [..]
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are much like snowflakes or fingerprints in that no two are exactly the same. Although neurologists can make an educated guess regarding how a TBI might progress, there is no way to predict precisely how a brain injury will affect someone in the short or long term. Despite the complexity of [..]
Few experiences can alter the course of a person’s life like an unexpected injury or wrongful death in the family. Besides the pain and emotional trauma, the expenses that follow such an event can cripple the finances of even a well-off family. Fortunately, if the injury or death was caused by the negligence of another [..]
Everyone slips, trips, and falls on occasion. Most of time, we simply brush ourselves off and continue on our way, but in certain scenarios, a slip and fall can cause devastating injuries. Vulnerable populations, such as young children and the elderly, are especially likely to get hurt in a fall; however, anyone can sustain serious [..]
A single impact to the head could change the victim’s life forever. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) contribute to nearly 1 in 3 injury deaths in the United States, and those who survive often endure severe cognitive disabilities. The cost of medical care and the challenge of coping with a TBI can devastate an entire family [..]
Boat collisions happen every year, mainly because of operator inattention and ignorance of rules. Not knowing the right of way rules can be dangerous to yourself and everyone boating around you. Reviewing the Navigation Rules, regulated by the U.S. Coast Guard, can easily prevent collisions. Right of Way Give-way vessel: vessel that does not have [..]
The weeks and months that follow a serious and unexpected injury are always stressful. Depending on the nature of your injuries, you may need to arrange childcare, find a new means of transportation, attend physical therapy, and hire a housekeeper. With so much on your plate, it’s not easy to focus on legal concerns, but [..]
Slip and fall accidents often result in devastating injuries that leave victims out of work for days or even months. Beyond the loss of income, the cost of diagnostic imaging, surgeries, and rehabilitation is enough to threaten anyone’s financial security. If you were injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, you [..]
If you think estate planning is only for senior citizens or those who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, you are not alone. According to the American Association of Retired Persons, 60 percent of American adults have not drafted an estate plan. Unfortunately, accidental injuries are the third leading cause of death in the [..]
Car accident scenes are rife with stress, confusion, and depression. It’s not easy to focus on gathering evidence and taking the necessary steps to give any potential claim the best possible chance of success. But if you fail to take photographs, exchange information with other drivers, talk to witnesses, and contact the police, you are [..]
