A car accident can lead to traumatic spine and brain injuries. As a result, victims may find that they have limited control and feeling throughout their bodies. These victims could be suffering from paralysis. Paralysis is a serious medical condition that limits the...
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3 subtle signs of nursing home abuse
Residents in nursing homes often need help with daily living activities, such as showering or eating. They move into these homes so they have a dedicated staff to help them; however, some employees may not always do what they should. Abuse in nursing homes is a...
Why do people often overlook serious car crash injuries after a wreck?
In the moments following a motor vehicle collision, the people involved typically take stock of themselves and their surroundings. One of the first concerns people have involves determining whether anyone has significant injuries. People can then relay that...
How can you spot a TBI after a car crash?
Many people are reluctant to get a medical checkup after a car crash, which they consider minor. They may dismiss things such as a bump to the head as nothing serious and fully expect they will be fine with a few painkillers and a good night’s sleep. Yet, time may be...
Negligent security at fairs and festivals
From early spring through late fall, festivals, fairs and outdoor music concerts pop up all over the country. They’re attended by hundreds and sometimes thousands of people. What happens when the organizers of these events don’t put enough thought or effort into...
Why are T-bone collisions so hazardous?
Getting hit by another vehicle from any angle can be dangerous when driving. Yet when that angle is close to a right angle, the dangers increase. Known as T-boning, a side-on crash can have devastating consequences. Here is what makes these crashes so concerning: You...
3 key pieces of evidence for a motor vehicle accident claim
If you are in an auto accident, then you have the right to pursue damages. Damages can provide you with coverage for any financial hardships caused by the auto accident, such as medical expenses, vehicle repair costs and lost wages. To prove liability and collect...
How can injury victims cover the costs of a drunk driving crash?
Drunk drivers put everyone at risk when they make poor choices about when and how they drive. The collisions they cause are notorious for often being worse for the other people involved than for an impaired motorist. Their erratic behavior can cause severe collisions...
Why the location of a brain injury matters
Not all brain injuries are the same. There can be drastic differences in severity, for example, or very different causes. One brain injury could happen due to blunt force trauma in a car accident, while another could be due to a lack of oxygen to the brain. One of the...
Why women need to be extra cautious in hotels
Hotels, especially well-known chains with a national reputation for quality, are supposed to be safe places to stay for all kinds of travelers – but women need to be particularly careful. New reports indicate that sexual predators are using numerous hotel chains as...