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Some car accident injuries are easy to spot immediately after a crash. Others, like back pain, can take a few hours to become obvious. You may walk away from an accident, only to later realize that you’re in more pain than you realized. The moments after a car crash are often hectic and confusing. It is not uncommon for car…

“I’ll see you in court!” While this proclamation makes for good television and literary drama, only about two percent of personal injury cases actually go to trial, according to the Statistic Brain Research Institute. The other 98 percent are settled before trial. Settlement can result in a full, fair compensation award in less time and with less expense and stress…

Dogs are common and popular pets. But while many household dogs are well-behaved, even the most docile and loving dog may bite if provoked when sick, injured, or sad, or if the dog believes it is protecting its home, family, puppies, food, or toys. In order to help prevent dog bites, teach children good “dog manners” and follow them yourself.…

One of the most common questions an injured person has when thinking about a personal injury claim is: “What’s my case worth?” Unfortunately, this is also a difficult question to answer. The value of a personal injury case depends on a number of factors that are unique to every case. The type of accident, the type and extent of your…

The CDC reports that children are most likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during their first four years of life and between ages 15 and 19. Car accidents, slip & fall injuries, sports or play injuries, and assaults are common causes of TBI in children. A TBI can occur at any age, and it can have devastating consequences…

Time can be heavy on your hands after a serious injury. Recovering can demand weeks, months, or even years. Meanwhile, you have little to do but think about how you’re going to meet your financial demands, support your family, and get back on your feet. After an injury, you need help. But the system isn’t designed to make that help…

The risks and dangers of smoking cigarettes have been thoroughly documented in recent years. Many smokers find that they want to quit, but struggle to do so. In this situation, electronic cigarettes, also known as “e-cigarettes” or “vapes,” can look like a promising option. An e-cigarette delivers nicotine through inhaling flavored water vapor. Because you can select the concentration of…

There is no worse feeling than returning to your car, truck or motorcycle only to find that someone damaged it and then ran off. Actually, the only way it gets worse is if you are involved in the accident and the culprit decides to drive away without a care, thinking they could just get away with the hit and run…

With the winter months settling in the cold weather follows. This means a drop in temperature, especially over night, as well as snow, sleet, or even hail. These cold weather conditions can leave many aspects of your life a bit more difficult to deal with. Things like walking to the store on a sidewalk or across a public parking lot…

From heavy rain to a snowstorm, there are plenty of inclement weather situations that can make driving a harrowing task. These different weather events can affect road conditions, making it extremely unsafe for motorists on the road and can, unfortunately, lead to collisions. One of the more common weather events to deal with for motorists is one that can be…