Neck and back injuries can initially lay hidden after an accident, slowly revealing themselves and becoming more painful and debilitating over time. Overuse injuries, often incurred at work, can develop over time and you may not associate the pain with your work activities. A neck or back injury can rob you of your ability to…
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Causes and Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can be debilitating and affect you for the rest of your life even if they don’t seem serious at first or go unnoticed. Overlooked brain injuries are common in motor vehicle accidents where there are other serious injuries and in accidents where there is no loss of consciousness. Even when there…
2 Common Types of New York Pedestrian Accidents
When a pedestrian is hit by a car, bus or truck, injuries can be severe or fatal even at low speeds. Traffic laws and road design have become more favorable to pedestrians in recent years, but vehicle vs. pedestrian collisions are still commonplace and they often occur in settings where pedestrians clearly have the right…
Understanding Coup and Contrecoup Brain Injuries
Brain injuries of any kind can change your life forever. When they happen in a motor vehicle collision, it’s confusing and you are left with many questions. When doctors hit you with terms like coup and contrecoup, pronounced “coo” and “contracoo”, it just leaves you with more questions, unless you are already very familiar with…
Construction Accident Injury Claims
Construction work is among the most hazardous of all occupations, with some of the highest workplace injury rates. Dangerous tools, heavy machinery, risky work areas, hazardous chemicals and electricity are just a few of the many dangers of construction work that can cause multiple injuries, from broken bones and burns to brain injuries and limb…
Stay in Your Car After an Accident
After an accident, your first instinct may be to get out of your vehicle and survey the damage. Don’t do it. It is a natural reaction, but it’ also a good way to get yourself killed. Getting out of your car puts you at very high risk of getting hit by another vehicle. Other drivers…
Car Accident Claims: Types of Damages Available
Every car accident claim is unique. The types of damages you can recover will depend on the circumstances in your case. But one thing is consistent. You should never trust the insurance company to be honest with you about the types of damages that are available. If you have been seriously injured, talk to an…
Viberzi Pancreatitis Lawsuit
If you’ve been treated for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D), you may have been given Viberzi to help treat the symptoms of the condition. This drug was approved for use by the Food & Drug Administration in May, 2015 for treatment of IBS-D in adults. The drug works by decreasing the contractions of the…
Truck Driver Fatigue
Big rig drivers are highly skilled at their jobs. They put in hundreds if not thousands of hours in training and actually operating large tractor trailers. They have to maneuver commercial trucks that can weigh up to about 80,000 pounds. These trucks are not only difficult to control when moving but also difficult to bring…
Personal Injury Claim: Why You Should Get an Attorney Early
Were you injured in an accident? Do you believe that the accident was the result of negligence? You may be able to get compensation for your injuries by filing a personal injury claim. Many people assume that personal injury claims are straightforward and therefore easy to win. They are often surprised to find their claims…