Motor vehicle accidents do not always include two drivers. In fact, automobile vs. bicycle accidents are common and can result in severe injuries. Dooring may not seem as severe among the different types of accidents, but it can result in minor injuries or severe,...
Personal Injury
Hazards that contribute to slip and fall injuries
The long-term complications resulting from slip-and-fall injuries are sometimes significant. Head injuries, fractures and similar injuries may require extensive medical intervention and time out of work for recovery. Reducing your risk of injury starts with...
Drawing attention to fatal bike accidents
Bicyclists face many different hazards on the road, whether they become involved in a crash due to traffic congestion, heavy rain or reckless driving. On a bike, cyclists are especially likely to suffer serious injuries or die when a vehicle hits them. Sadly, many...
Which injuries qualify as catastrophic?
When a car crash or other traumatic event leaves you injured, laid up in the hospital, and unable to work, you may well view the whole experience as catastrophic. However, for purposes of filing a personal injury lawsuit against the party or parties whose negligence...
What is highway hypnosis?
Accidents on Florida roadways occur at high rates, and highway hypnosis might become a factor. It is not distracted driving or drowsy driving, but it is an issue that leads to accidents all the same. What is highway hypnosis, and is it preventable? Learn more about...
What are some warning signs of spinal cord injuries?
In the time following a serious construction accident, you may find yourself with an aching back. A fall from even just a few feet off of the ground is enough to give you a spinal cord injury. Learning about the hidden signs of this injury is important, since they may...
Helping children with fear of riding in cars after a car accident
Experiencing a car accident can be traumatic for children, leading to a fear of riding in cars. Parents and caregivers need to provide support and guidance to help children overcome their fears and regain confidence. Here are some tips to aid children in coping with...
What are the signs of traumatic brain injuries in children?
Often, motor vehicle accidents affect every person in a family. If you had your kids in the car during a major accident, they have an increased risk of catastrophic injuries. Traumatic brain injuries occur when the head becomes jostled in a collision or because of...
What happens after a traumatic brain injury?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result from a car crash, slip and fall accident, and many other occurrences. While some head injuries are mild and cause no lasting ill effects, others can contribute to health issues for many years to come. Accordingly, it is...
How do crush injuries manifest?
Crush injuries are among some of the most brutal injuries that a person can receive in their lifetime. These injuries result from part of the body getting compacted, compressed or otherwise crushed between two or more heavy or large objects. What are the impacts of...