Whiplash is One of the Most Common Injuries in Accident Claims You may sustain many injuries during an accident, but one of the most common is whiplash. In fact, over two million Americans suffer from whiplash each year. It is a common misconception that whiplash is a minor injury. That…
Burn injuries are some of the most common seen in personal injury accidents. At minimum, these injuries cause redness, swelling, irritation, and blisters. At their worst, they can cause damage to the skin, bones, and muscles and even result in permanent scarring and disfigurement. If you have suffered a…
An amputation is one of the most traumatic injuries that a person can sustain. Unfortunately, a person’s pain and suffering doesn’t necessarily end after receiving treatment. The reality is that many amputees suffer from crippling phantom pains for years to come. It is possible for accident victims to recover compensation…
In October, two different manufacturers recalled dresser bureaus because they had a tendency to tip over. Defective dressers cause serious injuries every year. Children, in particular, can become trapped underneath a dresser that has tipped over, possibly being crushed underneath the weight of the piece of furniture. If you have…
It isn’t unusual for a friendly visit to a neighbor’s house to end in tragedy. Maybe you climbed their steps when a rotten board gave way, or a part of the ceiling fell and hit you on the head. Or maybe your neighbor’s dog responded to a friendly overture by…
Traumatic brain injuries, called TBIs, usually occur when a person suffers a blow to their head or their body, which then juggles the brain in their skull. TBIs are very serious injuries, even if symptoms do not manifest for a day or two. If you have been involved in a…
To receive compensation for a burn, you need to prove that someone else is responsible for your injury. This is called establishing “fault.” Generally, people are at fault when they acted carelessly or recklessly, and you were burned as a result. Determining fault can sometimes be complicated, depending on the…
All high-impact sports carry risks, so the answer to this question is somewhat complicated. Sports like football are incredibly popular. According to one study, 1.5 million children play football. Before deciding whether your child should play a particular sport, you should do as much research as you can. Understanding the…
Questions about construction safety have once more been raised after a construction manager was injured during the recent demolition of a condo in Miami Beach. According to the Tampa Bay Times, 46-year-old Samuel Landis was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital after being struck by debris during the demolition. He is…
You were driving to work when a speeding car rear-ends you. You suffered a broken arm and whiplash as a result of the impact. Your medical bills exceeded $50,000 and you had to take a month off work to recover. What happens next? Will you receive compensation from the other…
