A personal injury case arises after a person suffers an injury because of another person or entity’s negligence. Here are the most common types of personal injury cases. Car accidents. Millions of car accidents occur in the U.S. every year. Some of the accidents can result in serious injuries, like broken bones, head injuries, spinal cord injuries and chest injuries. Whether the car accident was caused by speeding, distracted driving or drunk driving, you deserve
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How to Maximize a Personal Injury Settlement
Whether you were hurt in a car accident or by a defective product, the steps you take afterward can affect how much compensation you receive. Here are some different ways to maximize your personal injury settlement. Seek immediate medical care. If you were in an accident, your first concern should be your health. Get emergency medical care right away. A doctor will diagnose your injuries and suggest the proper treatment. If you delay medical care,
Continue readingWhy Is It Important to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you were hurt in an accident caused by someone else, it is critical to have an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side. Personal injury lawsuits can be quite complex and you want someone skilled working by your side. Your lawyer can help you gather evidence, identify key witnesses, negotiate with the insurance company and assist you with the paperwork. A personal injury lawyer can also give you sound legal advice and prevent you
Continue readingWhat Are The Most Common Car Injuries?
The type of injuries that you can get in a car accident greatly depends on the type of car accident that you are in. Knowing the most common injuries during a car accident can not only help you avoid them but if you are ever in one know what to do after. Soft Tissue Injuries This is by far the most common type of injury resulting from a car accident. Soft tissue injures can take
Continue readingEmotional Distress in a Personal Injury Claim
When many people think about personal injury claims, they imagine physical injuries, like broken bones and traumatic brain injuries. While physical injuries often result from accidents, they’re not the only types of injuries victims sustain. Some accident victims may also suffer emotional distress, which may include depression, anger, anxiety, shame and fear. Unfortunately, accident victims are less likely to seek help for emotional injuries because they may feel ashamed and afraid of being judged. Emotional
Continue readingWhy Should You Avoid Social Media During a Personal Injury Case?
As much as we wish it were true, everything you share online isn’t private. Even if you have your settings set to give you as much privacy as possible. There are ways that insurance companies and other people can still get your information. Where there is a will, there is a way. Consider that you make the following post on Facebook in the moments after an auto accident: “I was just in an accident, but
Continue readingWHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF BRAIN INJURIES?
Depending on the type of brain injury suffered, treatment may involve the use of medications, such as anticonvulsants, or may require surgery to repair damaged areas and relieve pressure from swelling. Physical, speech, and occupational therapy may also be required as victims recover from their injuries. The five common types of brain injuries that can occur in personal injury accidents: · Hematoma, or clotting in the blood vessels surrounding the brain ·
Continue readingWhat Are the Symptoms of a Brain Injury?
Individuals who suffer a brain injury may experience a wide range of symptoms, including headaches, loss of consciousness, nausea, sensitivity to light, sleep problems and ringing in the ears. However, some people may not notice any symptoms immediately. If you were in an accident, you should seek medical care promptly, even if you don’t experience these symptoms. How Long Does It Take to Recover from a Brain Injury? The length of time it takes to
Continue readingWhat Is A Brain Injury?
A brain injury is damaged to the brain. This is either temporary or permanent, and it can cause functional difficulties in the brain and even result in death in some cases. There are broad categories of brain injury, such as traumatic brain injuries and acquired brain injuries. These categories are umbrellas for more specific types of brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries are going to be more obvious injuries, like penetrative injuries, contusions, contusions that cause
Continue readingWhat Are Some Complications of a Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury can have a wide range of physical and psychological effects. Typically, signs and symptoms are going to show up immediately, but there are others that can appear days or even weeks later. There are also several complications that can occur immediately or soon after a traumatic brain injury. Severe injuries increase the risk of a greater number of more severe complications. Here are some of the complications that can arise: Altered
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