Have you ever noticed, after recovering from an illness, that you didn’t realize how ill you were until you got better? Similarly, we sometimes don’t realize right away the extent of our injuries after a car accident. Sometimes, it takes a while for an injury to...
Personal Injury
How household challenges can impact injury awards
When an individual sustains a personal injury due to someone else’s negligence, the impacts of the situation often extend well beyond the injury victim to the members of their household. Spouses, minor children and other dependents – in addition to the parents of any...
2 reasons oversized vehicles are raising accident fatality rates
Accident fatality rates are higher than many people realize. Every year, around 40,000 Americans die in car accidents. For some vehicle classes, such as large pickup trucks and SUVs, the fatality rates have actually been trending upward. This is problematic because...
Why is the Permian Basin such a dangerous area for drivers?
Many people who live and work in the Dallas-Fort Worth area find it hard to believe that this isn’t one of the most dangerous places to drive in Texas. In fact, that dubious distinction goes to the Permian Basin in West Texas. According to a recently released report...
3 reasons a serious injury can limit someone’s earning potential
Car crashes, dangerous products and a host of other scenarios could lead to severe or catastrophic injuries. The long-term impact that an injury has is what leads to its classification as a catastrophic health issue. Brain injuries, limb loss and spinal cord injuries...
What to do if a distracted driver hits your car
Getting into a car accident is a traumatic experience. Unfortunately, it happens all to often and for many reasons, including because of drivers who are distracted or not paying attention. If you are a driver, you need to know exactly what to do if you get into an...
Four latent injuries after a car accident
Many people suffer injuries in car accidents and are diagnosed and treated shortly after. However, some people only realize they have injuries much later, which can complicate matters because they may wonder if the injuries are related to the car accident or not. If...
What is inattentional blindness?
Every year, there are tens of thousands of fatal road traffic collisions in the U.S. Some of these accidents occur due to speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving and distractions. One phenomenon that contributes to a significant number of crashes alongside many of...
Are you suffering from “orthopedic trauma?”
You’ve probably heard of people experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological issues after being injured in war, a violent crime or even in a particularly serious car crash. However, researchers have found that anyone who suffers an acute...
2 catastrophic injuries after a slip-and-fall accident
A trip, slip and fall accident can happen anywhere: in your home, at a friend’s, at the grocery store or at your favorite restaurant. If someone else’s negligence resulted in your slip-and-fall, you may pursue them for the resulting economic and non-economic damages. ...