Taking an evening stroll or biking to a friend's should not end with a trip to the hospital. One way to keep yourself safe while walking is to do so with your personal safety in mind. Pedestrian accidents have continued to rise over the course of the last few years....
Personal Injury
Boating safety tips for the summer
As warmer weather approaches, many have their sights set on their upcoming time on the water. Unfortunately, the summer fun of a day spent boating often abruptly ends when accidents occur. Collisions and other incidents on the area’s lakes and rivers may result in...
What to watch out for: Spinal cord injury complications
Spinal cord injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls, and other such incidents have the potential to cause serious complications. Depending on the level of their injuries, the severity of the trauma and other such factors, SCIs often result in...
How do TBIs affect your work?
In the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it is possible that you will see impacts to many other areas of your life. This can include your interpersonal relationships, your health, and your job situation. It is important to understand the true and full...
Slip-and-fall accidents and older adults
Whether you worry about your safety as an older adult or you recently fell down due to a negligent property owner, it is important to understand the serious consequences that often arise from these accidents. Every year, many older adults suffer serious injuries as a...
What is negligence in personal injury law?
An injury may chart a different course for your life. One that happens due to someone else's irresponsible action may result in significant damage to your body. Personal injury law revolves around the concept of negligence. While a person may not set out to hurt you,...
An overview of the personal injury settlement process
If you experience a major life-changing event like a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall, motorcycle collision, workplace injury or boating accident, your bills and medical expenses might add up very fast. So you do not carry the financial burden alone, you might...
What can make road rash serious?
As a motorcycle rider, you are aware of the kinds of injuries you could suffer if another vehicle hits you while you ride. The impact might fling you off your bike and against the concrete pavement, causing the hard surface to scrape against your skin. Impacts like...
What causes boating accidents?
Boating is a great way to entertain and experience the adrenaline rush of adventure. In addition to recreational purposes, operating a boat may be a critical part of your job and career. Regardless of your purpose for operating a boat, practicing mindfulness can help...
What happens during hip surgery?
If you suffered a broken hip from a slip and fall, you probably found out that there are limited treatment options. Most broken hips require surgical intervention. Slip and falls are one of the most common causes of hip breaks and surgery follows quickly after....