Recovering from a catastrophic injury can be a difficult and overwhelming emotional and physical process. Not only do you have to accept the physical limitations that your body might face, but often these injuries will also significantly reduce your quality of life. ...
Catastrophic Personal Injury
3 things to know about spinal cord injuries
A spinal cord injury is possible when you’re involved in a car crash. These injuries don’t require that you hit your back. Instead, the violent impact can lead to damage to the delicate spinal cord. Anyone with back pain should have an immediate medical evaluation to...
Is a personal injury claim the same as a lawsuit?
Victims of crash-related catastrophic injuries hear two phrases when talking with law professionals – litigation or lawsuit and personal injury claim. You might think these phrases mean the same, but they refer to two distinct legal procedures. It serves you to...
3 maintenance issues that can lead to slip-and-fall claims
When you visit a business or an apartment building, you expect it to be reasonably safe. Property owners have a duty to the public to maintain their facilities in a way that complies with building codes and allows for safe and appropriate use of the premises....
Will the dog owner’s insurance pay for your dog bite injuries?
When a dog is affectionate and friendly, it may make people feel happy and playful. When a dog suddenly turns aggressive, it may cause feelings of intense fear or actually injure a human. Dog bite attacks, especially when they involve children, can lead to major...
How to stay safe as a pedestrian
As a pedestrian, you’re always at risk of being involved in an accident. In 2020, over 7,000 pedestrians were killed by motor vehicles, and over 100,000 injured pedestrians were seen at the ER. There are many reasons why these accidents happen – and there are also...
Spinal cord injuries you can sustain following a car accident
A spinal cord injury ranks among the most traumatic injuries you can sustain following a car accident. If you sustain an injury to the spine as a result of another driver’s reckless actions, you need to pursue the liable party for damages according to Alabama...
Brain injuries may lead to mental health disorders
The brain is one of the most sensitive organs in the human body, and any damage to it may permanently affect victims. Head injuries are among the most common injuries following an accident. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the possible after-effects, which...
Internal injuries after a wreck could be deadly
Immediately after a car crash, your adrenaline takes over, and if you do not have apparent injuries, you may think everything is fine. After all, you cannot see any evidence of harm, like broken bones, bruises or blood. However, it's not all that meets the eye, and...
Tips for dealing with phantom limb sensations
A car wreck always carries the potential for serious injuries, and amputation injuries are some of the most catastrophic you can experience. They can absolutely change your life. The amputation injury could happen during the crash, or your overall injuries could just...