If a loved one dies in an accident that was not their fault, you, as a family member, can sue in a wrongful death lawsuit. However, there are conditions. For example, you should be a spouse or minor child of the deceased. In some states, individuals can sue for the...
Personal Injury
Hand injury basics to keep in mind on the job
It is easy to imagine workplace injuries as catastrophic collapses on a construction site or a motor vehicle accident with a company truck. However, a small injury may be as serious. Your hands are two of your most useful tools and any injury to them may impact your...
What should you know about crush injuries?
Crush injuries can occur in many potentially surprising situations, and yet not many people know much about them. What should you know about crush injuries? How can they occur and what problems can they cause? Full-body crush injuries Up To Date discusses crush...
How can a car accident cause internal bleeding?
Automobile wrecks can inflict serious injuries, some of which can be fatal without timely medical treatment. In some cases, drivers and passengers suffer internal bleeding following an impact. WebMD explains that internal bleeding usually happens because of one of two...
What to do after a car accident injury
Sustaining an injury in a Texas car crash is scary, but you do not have to face your injuries alone. Here are several steps to take that may help you physically, mentally and financially recover from a car accident injury. 1. Accept medical treatment After a car...
How can a TBI change your behavior?
Suffering a head injury on behalf of another person or institution's negligence can alter the course of your life. Among the various complications associated with traumatic brain injuries, you may also experience behavioral changes. Generally, behavioral changes occur...
How safe are commercial-grade box compactors?
If you work in a big-box store, you are no stranger to cardboard boxes. After all, manufacturers and warehouses use boxes to protect goods when they are en route to your store. While your store may reuse some empty boxes, collapsing the remainder is necessary to save...
Can you recover from a brain stem injury?
Brain injuries are common in car crashes, slip-and-fall accidents and other traumatic events. In fact, according to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, there are nearly 3 million traumatic brain injuries in the U.S. every single year. Among all possible...
Can short distance falls do harm?
Many people attribute serious fall injuries to falls that occur from great heights. However, even short-distance falls can do a lot of damage. What sort of injuries can come from short-distance falls? How long is the recovery period for these injuries? Head injuries...
Can a spine injury end your career?
Damage to the spine is not always catastrophic, but more often than not it has serious repercussions and a lengthy healing process that can last years or even a lifetime. Knowing the extent of damage a spine injury can do is important, especially for people still in...