Every year, countless individuals file lawsuits for injuries they incur. Often, personal injury cases involve vehicle accidents, faulty products or negligent practices. Sometimes, however, situations are more unusual. Have you ever considered what kind of dangers...
How mobility loss can impact your life
One of the most devastating outcomes of a serious accident is the loss of your mobility. Even if temporary, difficulty moving can impact your independence and compromise your health. Understanding some of the ways that mobility loss can affect you may empower you to...
What is your injury truly worth?
You get in a car accident, slip in a store or sustain a chronic injury over the course of your career. What comes next? Well, you try to heal, and you try to get the support you need from the parties responsible for your injury. Injuries happen every day. They are the...
What should I do after a hit-and-run?
No matter how minor the car accident, it is likely to frustrate your day. However, the situation becomes far more complex when the other driver involved in the accident chooses to speed away from the scene. Dealing with a hit-and-run accident is much like dealing with...
What do you know about navigating finances after an injury?
You sustained a personal injury recently, and while you have a viable case, you still have bills to pay. What money moves should you make now? To protect your financial health while recovering, see what Programming Insider says. Bill collectors do not stop demanding...
What are noneconomic damages?
After an accident, you may be able to estimate financial damages due to medical expenses and lost wages. If you seek to hold a negligent party liable for these, naming a dollar amount may take some skilled calculations, but it may seem fairly straightforward. ...
What should you look for in swimming lessons for children?
One of the leading causes of death among young children in the United States is drowning. Learning to swim does not make it impossible for your child to drown, but it does reduce the risk by providing an extra layer of protection. The American Academy of Pediatrics...
Lawsuits against government entities in California
Government entities enjoy fewer liabilities than private citizens, but there are several circumstances when an injured party can sue under California law. Public liability protections proceed from sovereign immunity doctrine — one that has relaxed over time but still...
Truck drivers report high rates of substance abuse
The trucking profession is often a lonely one. The long hours and difficult nature of the job lead many truck drivers to seek out ways to relax or combat boredom. These are among the reasons that today’s truckers report high rates of substance abuse, even though using...
What fall injuries are you at risk for as a senior?
As you age, changes in your body may make you more prone to injury if you suffer a fall. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that three million seniors visit hospital emergency rooms after such an event. Not all fall injuries are immediately...
