Category: Personal Injury
Quite obviously there is no way a public place can be completely safe, but some places prove to be far more dangerous than others. Each of the listed public areas do not seem so dangerous at first glance, but the more you consider them, the more hazardous they appear. The list below will explain some […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a painful affliction of the wrist. It occurs when the median nerve, located on the inner, palm side of the wrist, is compressed. This compression creates a very narrow path for optimal nerve function. CTS affects approximately 5% of the U.S. population, but women are more likely to suffer than […]
If you have been impacted by a personal injury, it’s likely that you have many medical expenses to manage. It can be a hardship to cover medical expenses while waiting for your settlement from the insurance company. Luckily, there are a few ways that you can manage your medical expense while you await for your […]
When you have suffered a personal injury after being involved in a car accident or some other type of accident that was not your fault, it’s common to hear about a personal injury settlement. Most claims following an accident are resolved before they even reach the civil court. Usually, prior to any litigation process, a […]
What is HIPAA and Why It Matters? There has been a lot of discussion lately about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This law provides much needed protection for all of your personal health information. This federal law sets rules for healthcare providers and health insurance companies about who can look […]
Airbags have been a great invention for the most part. It is practically impossible to tally how many lives they have saved and how many head injuries they have prevented. This is especially true when passengers hit the vehicle windshield after being jolted forward in a crash. Airbags are designed to save lives, which is […]
If you’re injured in an accident, your settlement or damage award should cover the cost of all necessary medical bills. After an accident, working with an experienced professional such as a Chiropractor. Regenerative Orthopedics is fairly common, especially for back and neck injuries. Many people seek chiropractic care following car accidents or other injuries that result […]
Property owners have a responsibility to their guests and visitors to maintain safe and reasonable conditions on their property. When a failure to keep safe conditions causes injury to a person because of tripping, slipping, or otherwise falling to the ground, the legal principal of premises liability comes into play. Premises liability holds property owners […]
Suppose you were in a car wreck through no fault of you own, but the insurance company for the other driver still refuses to pay. Their reasoning? The Sudden Emergency Doctrine. They claim the other driver was faced with a sudden emergency and therefore is not responsible for your injuries or damages. How can this […]
Millions of vehicles remain on the road in the United States that have been recalled by their manufacturers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 35,092 people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2015 — a 7.2 percent increase from 2014. Over 2.4 million others were injured. In 1966, the National Traffic and […]