Sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often challenging. Most mild cases might require little to no medical care. However, more serious cases of TBI could leave debilitating effects that last a long time. Symptoms of moderate to severe TBIs include behavioral...
Personal Injury
Aviation accidents: Were you hurt while flying?
Although the catastrophic thought has crossed your mind when you’re holding on to your seat as your aviophobia hits, Harvard research shows that remote chances of plane crashes are one in 1.2 million. The odds of fatal flight accidents are even slimmer at one in 11...
Negligent security vs. premises liability: What’s the difference?
Suffering an injury on someone else’s property can be a traumatic and confusing experience. It can be difficult to know where to turn for help. Adding to that confusion is determining which legal concept might apply to your injury - negligent security or premises...
What information do I need after a car accident?
Car accidents are often costly, especially when they lead to physical injuries and property damage. Insurance can help cover the costs, but you generally need to provide various information to make a successful claim. Should you be in an automobile accident, the...
Minor post-accident symptoms that indicate serious injuries
Just because you don’t show visible signs of damage after a bad accident does not mean you should be complacent. Internal injuries can be hazardous and sometimes manifest several days after the incident that caused them. For this reason, make sure to always listen to...
A traumatic head injury could get worse with time
There are many reasons why you’ll want to talk to medical professionals if you ever suffer a head injury. It is one of the most severe types of injuries that you could experience, whether it occurs as a result of a fall, a car accident, assault or a work accident....
6 exceptions from personal injury statute of limitations
Florida sets four years as the limit for personal injury claims. It means you must take legal action within those years after your accident. However, specific situations require more time because of varying factors. Here are six exceptions: Incapacity of the victim....
2 common kinds of traumatic head and brain injuries
Many people suffer from head injuries after a slip and fall or car collision, which can lead to traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Traumatic brain injuries are one of the leading causes of child and adult fatalities, reaching nearly 1.5 million TBIs a year. While it may...
3 things to know about spinal cord injuries
People who are involved in a car crash, a slip and fall, or any other type of accident may suffer very serious injuries, one of which is damage to the spinal cord. This type of injury can have lifelong effects. The initial period after the injury occurs can be scary....
A brain injury may not completely heal
If you’re in a car accident, you could suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In some cases, this is a closed injury where the brain strikes the inside of the skull and is injured, such as a severe concussion. In other cases, it is an open injury, meaning that...