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...
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...
Motorcycle accidents occur for many reasons. Sometimes bad weather makes a crash unavoidable. Other times, traffic conditions or even bike operator errors cause an accident. Negligent motorists can also cause a motorcycle accident when they violate traffic laws. A...
It feels like people should never run red lights. It is perhaps the most basic rule of the road: When the light turns yellow, you slow down, and you come to a stop when it turns red. However, statistics show that, as simple as this may seem, the rule is often broken....
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....
Most people associate a rotator cuff tear with athletic activity – like boxing to weightlifting. They’re often caused by repetitive motions such as those required in some jobs that involve keeping the arms raised over the head. A car crash can also cause a rotator...
Even those who swear they would never drive after drinking alcohol have probably driven when they’re feeling tired. Most people have had the experience of yawning behind the wheel, as the road noise and the monotony make them feel fatigued. Some may even have had the...
The nervous system plays a vital role in sending impulses to organs and muscles throughout the body. Much of the actions we do every day are almost automatic, but the nerves are working behind the scenes all the time. During a vehicular collision, these nerves can be...
Some of the most common injuries you can sustain during a car accident are back injuries. These injuries happen during rear-end or roll-over accidents when the impact jolts the nerves, muscles and back ligaments. Back injuries following a car wreck can vary greatly...
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...
