Severe burns are one of the most commonly occurring forms of catastrophic injury. But they are not so frequently discussed. In 2016, for example, as many as 486,000 Americans sustained burn injuries requiring medical treatment. While only a portion of… Read More
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An Overview of Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms
Among the consequences of catastrophic accidents, injuries to the brain are perhaps the most severe. Other injuries may radically alter one’s ability to live a fulfilling life, but they leave your mind intact. The same cannot be said of traumatic… Read More
The Cost of Catastrophic Injuries
Not all accidents are equal. Some have more severe and lasting consequences than others. If you sustained an injury that has a longstanding impact on your capacity to live a fulfilling life, then that injury may be categorized as ‘catastrophic.’… Read More
What to Look for in a Personal Injury Lawyer
Have you or a loved one recently sustained a personal injury? If so, a lawsuit can help to cover medical costs and to ensure the responsible party faces penalties. But choosing a personal injury lawyer is no easy task. It… Read More
What Causes Pedestrian Accidents?
In our automobile-centric culture, car crashes are never too far from our minds. We pass them with regularity on the highways and do our due diligence to avoid them ourselves. But we might not give so much attention to pedestrian… Read More
Causes of Catastrophic Car Accidents
Car crashes stand as one of the leading categories of catastrophic accident in the United States. After all, driving a car is arguably the most dangerous activity that most Americans partake in daily. And their consequences can be devastating. Vehicular… Read More
Four Myths about Personal Injury Lawsuits
Personal injuries can be devastating. Sometimes, their consequences can be lifelong. A catastrophic injury is defined as an injury that permanently hinders one’s ability to perform work or otherwise enjoy life. Even if the injury you experienced was not technically… Read More
Commonly Occurring Catastrophic Injuries
Some injuries are only minor. They heal within a few months or even days. Others can leave a lasting impact on your physical and psychological health. If you or a loved one experienced an injury that falls into the latter… Read More
Causes and Consequences of Amputation
If you were involved in an incident that resulted in the amputation of a limb or appendage, you were the victim of a catastrophic injury. Broadly defined, a ‘catastrophic injury’ is an injury that permanently prevents the victim’s life from… Read More
How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer
Dealing with a personal injury lawsuit is stressful. It may take months or even years for your attorney to determine the best compensation for your long-term personal injury needs. You will also be relating much with your attorney, as he… Read More