Summer is a time of year most teens long for, with school out, the sun shining and the open road beckoning. It's a period filled with new drivers fresh out of driver's education, an abundance of free time and an increase in overall travel. This perfect storm of...
Injuries
2 reasons brain injuries cost more than people expect
When you get into a car crash, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most concerning injuries you might suffer. Brain injuries could lead to lasting physical limitations and a lengthy hospitalization followed by intensive rehabilitation efforts. Although you...
Who can you sue for an electrocution injury?
In many ways, electricity makes life safer. The availability of electrical power drastically reduces the bodily damage people incur and the physical labor that employees have to perform. However, electricity is also a significant risk for workers in all kinds of...
3 severe injuries that take time to develop symptoms after trauma
Most serious injuries are apparent right when they happen. If you break your leg, you probably won't walk away regardless of how high your pain tolerance is. Instead, you will have to remain immobile until medical professionals arrive to help stabilize the injured leg...
Disfigurement can lead to ongoing struggles after an injury
While all kinds of injuries may negatively impact you during your life, disfigurement is most obvious. Disfigurement may be caused by all kinds of wounds ranging from chemical or heat burns to crushing injuries or amputations. Disfigurement may cause pain physically...
Should I accept an insurance company’s first settlement offer?
Imagine getting into a serious collision or suffering from injuries on another person’s premises. You may be able to hold the responsible party liable, so that they will cover your financial losses. As a victim, you can ask them to cover a few kinds of losses, such as...
Electrocution is a leading cause of death
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says electrical hazards cause more than 4,000 injuries and 300 deaths each year. Electrocution is the sixth leading cause of workplace deaths, and 52% of those fatalities are related to the construction industry....