A brain injury can affect nearly every aspect of your life. After the accident, you may be unable to return to your job, go back to school, participate in the activities you enjoy, etc. Traumatic brain injuries are common and the Brain Trauma Foundation states that among those between the ages of 1 to 44, TBIs are the leading cause of disability. Learning to cope with your new reality can be difficult, but the following tips may help you adjust and move forward. Seek support from othersIt can be helpful to talk to and share experiences with others going through similar struggles. Ta ..read more

Thousands of motor vehicle accidents occur throughout the United States each year. While some of these incidents only result in property damage and minor injuries, it’s possible for a car accident to completely change a driver’s life. Unfortunately, it is also possible for a vehicle accident to be fatal, and car accidents continue to be a leading cause of accidental deaths throughout the United States each year. If you recently lost a loved one in a car accident, an experienced attorney is an invaluable asset for helping your family recover and ensuring liability for the death in question. Cal ..read more

You want your elderly loved one to be safe and happy, and you rely on the staff at the nursing home to provide the care your loved one needs. Unfortunately, too many nursing home residents are victims of negligent care. In fact, the most common type of mistreatment that the elderly face is neglect, according to the National Council on Aging. If your loved one lives in a nursing home, you can be an advocate for his or her health and help to prevent mistreatment. Here is what you need to know about nursing home neglect. What are the signs of neglect? To protect your elderly family memb ..read more

Your health and safety have incredible value. This is why so many people go to great lengths to protect themselves and their families from injury, illness, and distress. Unfortunately, your own safety and security are not always under your control. Other people’s decisions can easily have an impact on your health. The law recognizes that this is an unfair fact of life and allows victims to use personal injury law to their advantage. These civil cases give victims the opportunity to get financial support for the pain and suffering that they have endured at the hands of another person. The settl ..read more

If you or a loved one recently suffered a head injury in a car crash, there are potential short and long-term side effects you need to be aware of. Besides the physical pain, emotional tolls can be as devastating. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) requires compassion, commitment and knowledge to heal. The CDC says TBIs result in thousands of annual deaths, so it is crucial to act now. You may feel defeated or hopeless in your current situation, but never give up. If you feel any of the symptoms described below, seek immediate medical and legal guidance. Short term side effects Brain inj ..read more

Injuries to the spine could bring long-term medical complications. Personal injuries of this nature ruin income potential, as crippling pain or limited mobility impact employment opportunities. No matter how minor the injury seems, a physician should evaluate any spinal damage to look for signs of trauma that will worsen over time. The long-term effects of damage are both expensive to treat and uncomfortable to manage. Physical complications Paralysis is one of the most severe outcomes of a spinal cord injury. This condition could present as a short-term body response, or it could be permanent ..read more