Any incident that ends with you in pain is hard enough to deal with. What happens, however, when the damage to your body is significant, and doctors start using the term catastrophic? An injury that necessitates a significant change to your life may rise to…
After a vehicle crash, even a minor collision, you should check for injuries and call 911 if anyone appears to be hurt. This is an instinctive action, but what next? Do you know what you should do after a crash? Make phone calls In addition…
Every year there are more bicycle riders on the road, and you may be among them. Perhaps you commute to work or ride to school. Of course, you might also ride purely for enjoyment. Since cyclists are vulnerable to accidents, it is wise to take…
The hurricane season in the U.S. ends on November 30. Although the season has been unusually quiet thus far, you still need to remain vigilant. Hurricanes have wreaked extensive damage to Texas in the past. If a future storm causes damage to your property, can…
There are many different kinds of vehicle collisions and at some point, you may find yourself the victim of a crash. Even if a collision is minor and you walk away, you might have a medically consulted injury. What is this and how does it…
When someone dies in an auto accident because of one driver’s negligence, the victim’s family may have a wrongful death claim against that motorist. But depending on the circumstances, the family might have more than one party they can seek compensation from. One common example…
Severe burn injuries can result from catastrophic accidents, but they are also among the hazards of dangerous occupations. If you suffer a serious burn injury, you may need treatment at a burn center, and the care you receive may include physical or occupational therapy. Medical…
Distracted driving causes more than 400,000 injuries each year, but this issue is not confined to drivers of pickups, vans and passenger vehicles. Truck drivers are not immune to distractions and given the sheer size and weight of a big rig, the occupants of a…
The untimely death of a loved one is never an easy thing to handle. Knowing that someone else caused it to happen can be frustrating. Luckily, the law gives you the ability to seek damages from that other person for wrongful death. FindLaw explains wrongful…
When pursuing a personal injury lawsuit, it is always easier if you have evidence to back up your claims. You need to know who is responsible and why they are responsible to put together a solid case. While you certainly can file a lawsuit for…