For most people, the new year is a time for celebration and anticipation of great things to come. Unfortunately, however, many people struggle with injuries as they enter the new year. Although the new year doesn’t necessarily change the way you should approach your personal injury claim, it offers an opportunity...
While car accidents that occur between passenger vehicles can result in serious injuries, accidents involving dump trucks are often catastrophic. Dump trucks are large, powerful vehicles, so when one of these pieces of machinery collides with a passenger vehicle, those involved rarely walk away unscathed. In this article, we discuss what to...
A spinal cord injury is one of the most serious ailments a person can suffer. The effects of a spinal cord injury extend far beyond the spine itself. The long-term effects of spinal cord injuries can touch upon everything from organ function to bone health, and they often leave victims partially...
Paralysis is the inability to move a part of the body. This condition can be temporary or permanent. Most types of paralysis are the result of nerve damage rather than an injury to the part of the body that is left paralyzed. This condition, which is almost always life changing, has...
Many people in large cities rely exclusively on public transit to get around, and New York is no exception. In fact, New York City has an expansive and accessible public transit system that is used by millions of people each day. Fortunately, most people use New York’s public transit system without incident....
Any type of injury can seriously affect your life. However, there are few injuries more serious than paralysis. Paralysis, whether temporary or permanent, can not only affect your ability to work and earn a living, but it can completely change your life. Paralysis victims are typically unable to participate in the...
Social media is a major part of many people’s lives. People use social media to connect with friends and family, meet new people, consume content, and much more. Given the prevalence and popularity of social media, it’s no surprise that it has had an effect on the legal world. Whether civil or...
From your personal relationships to your finances, an injury can affect every area of your life. Fortunately, if you’ve suffered an injury due to another’s negligent behavior, you may be entitled to financial compensation. However, to improve your odds of a successful outcome, it is important to gather as much evidence as...
Due to their size and power, truck accidents tend to result in serious injuries. Commercial trucks often weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds, meaning that they present a serious danger to other vehicles on the road. There are many causes of truck accidents, including driver fatigue, distracted driving, poor vehicle maintenance, mechanical...
Coping with a traumatic brain injury can be intensely challenging. Whether it's the result of a car crash, a fall, a sports injury, or medical malpractice, the aftermath of a TBI often extends beyond the initial trauma. For many individuals and their loved ones, recovery is not just about surviving the injury....
