Although fortunately a rare occurrence, amputations do occur for some victims of car accidents. An amputation is arguably one of the most devastating kinds of injuries that a car crash victim can suffer. Someone who sustains an amputation from a car accident may experience negative consequences for their mobility, ability to work, active life, and …

After you have been injured in a car crash, you may need to undergo physical therapy to fully treat your injuries. Physical therapy can be used to maintain and restore muscle tone and range of motion, reduce pain, relearn motor function and fine motor skills, or learn new adaptive techniques to help you continue living …

Drivers are expected to safely share the road with motorcyclists. Unfortunately, too many motorcycle accidents happen because drivers fail to notice motorcycles or don’t know how to safely operate their car around a motorcycle. When a motorcycle accident occurs, it is almost always the motorcycle rider who ends up worse for wear. Drivers need to …

Many professions require workers to perform the same motions or movements repeatedly over the course of the workday or to engage in heavy lifting or other physically strenuous activities. However, these movements can easily lead to orthopedic injuries. If you work in a profession that may put you at risk for an orthopedic injury, you …

Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of auto accidents. Distracted driving occurs whenever a driver takes a hand or both hands off the steering wheel, takes their eyes off the road, and/or focuses their attention and mental effort on something other than the task of driving. Even a distraction lasting just a …

Hospital emergency rooms can be busy, chaotic places. Unfortunately, this makes it more likely that doctors and nurses in the ER may make a mistake. However, medical professionals working in emergency rooms are still required to treat patients according to the applicable standards of care. As a result, a medical mistake in an emergency room …

In many car accidents, the occupants of the vehicle or vehicles involved in the crash may not even realize that they have been injured, especially if they don’t feel any pain or other symptoms of injury. However, it is important to be examined by a medical professional after being in a car accident, as there …

Overview: Motorcycle Accidents Whenever a person rides a motorcycle, it is highly advisable that they wear protective gear including, (most importantly), a helmet (and eye protection if the helmet does not have a face shield). When a motorcycle rider does not wear his or her helmet and gets into an accident, it is likely that …

Personal Injury Claims Overview There are a lot of questions surrounding personal injury claims, so we’ll give you a basic overview of this area of law below. Personal Injury Lawsuits 101 Just because you’ve been injured doesn’t mean you have legal grounds to pursue a claim. There are a few basic elements of a personal …