When you lose a loved one as a result of an unexpected accident, there are dozens of administrative tasks you suddenly need to deal with around your grief. One of the most pressing is the arrangement and costs of a funeral. Handling these costs immediately is...
Personal Injury
Recognizing the long-term consequences of a brain injury
Brain injuries occur more frequently than most people believe and can be more devastating than you know. In 2020, there were more than 64,000 deaths connected to brain injuries. Recognizing the severity and the risks associated with brain injuries is important, but...
How does microsleeping impact driver safety?
When drivers hit the road, they should be in relatively peak physical condition. Driving takes a lot of energy and concentration for optimum safety. Unfortunately, people still hit the road when at a sleep deficit. This can lead to major problems such as drowsy...
Types of skin grafts
After a severe burn, the affected skin may be unable to heal on its own because of the significant damage it has sustained. A doctor may recommend a surgical procedure to transplant healthy skin over the area of damage, a procedure called a skin graft. The Model...
Neurological effects of spinal cord injury
A spinal cord injury generally has at least some effect on the patient's neurological function. According to the National SCI Statistical Center, of the 17,810 new spinal cord injuries that occur every year, only 0.7% of patients experience no neurological effect. The...
How do crush injuries happen after crashes?
Crush injuries are often associated with natural disasters or fields like construction and industrial complex jobs. However, crush injuries can and do often happen after car crashes, too. How and why do they occur even in these situations? What are crush injuries? Up...
What are some signs of a traumatic brain injury?
You can incur a traumatic brain injury when you suddenly hit your head extremely hard. For example, you can sustain a TBI if you get into a car accident, and you experience head trauma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the U.S. in 2020,...
What damages can a spouse get in a wrongful death case?
A wrongful death lawsuit allows you to collect damages when someone else is responsible for the death of your loved one. As a spouse, you have the most rights when it comes to taking the case to court and receiving any award. Florida law gives you priority over other...
How do construction workers get traumatic brain injuries?
When you are working in a construction zone, there are many possibilities for serious injuries. Your coworkers may also contribute to these potential accidents. Whether you are working up high on a scaffold above solid rock or you are using a piece of construction...
Who has liability in catastrophic truck accidents?
Truck accidents are much more dangerous to passenger vehicles than truck drivers. According to the National Safety Council, 68 percent of injuries after a large-truck accident occur to the occupants of other vehicles. You are at a significant disadvantage when driving...