New babies can suffer from two different types of medical issues: birth injuries and birth defects. Birth injuries occur during or soon after delivery. Whether it is brain damage or broken bones, there are a variety of birth injuries. In some cases, these injuries cannot be avoided in spite of the doctor’s best efforts and proficiency. However, […]
Property owners are responsible for maintaining a relatively safe environment. So if you have suffered an injury caused by an unsafe condition on the property, you may be eligible to file a premises liability claim in order to recover financial compensation. The following are the elements of a premises liability case: The defendant causing the injury […]
A personal injury can be serious, but for the most part, they’re temporary and allow you to get back to your normal life after a few weeks or months, such as a broken arm from a car accident or a sprained ankle from a slip and fall. But what happens when the injury is severe […]
After getting in an accident, the overwhelming shock and stress can mask the pain of an injury. A few hours later you may feel some stiffness in your neck, but you brush it off as a minor neck strain or something similar and wait it out. Unfortunately, this can result in some serious injuries. Anytime […]
If you were injured in a car accident, one of the first things you should do is seek medical attention as soon as possible. Even if you feel fine or the injuries appear to be relatively minor, it is recommended that you request a full examination. Not all injuries produce symptoms right away and, in […]
The legal troubles plaguing health and beauty product manufacturer Johnson & Johnson have been pretty well-known for some time now. The company, which has been accused of willfully failing to disclose a connection between the use of talcum powder products and ovarian cancer, has suffered several losses in injury trials, resulting in massive […]
Kids are curious by nature, and this leads to a lot of learning experiences, possibly some with some minor boo-boos. While most of these injuries heal over time, all parents want to help their kids avoid a potentially devastating injury that can have life-long consequences. In this regard, kids are particularly prone to burn injuries. […]
Many new vehicles have incredible safety features, which often make driving not only safer, but easier. However, despite the strides that have been made in technology, nothing can substitute the use of a seat belt, which continues to be the most effective device when it comes to eliminating or reducing the severity of injuries. […]
Do you ride motorcycles? If so, the overwhelming odds are that you follow the road laws, don’t ride dangerously, and avoid risky behavior as much as possible to give you the highest level of safety. However, that may not be how the jury sees you. Most motorcyclists are not bad people, but there’s no denying […]
It’s no secret that trucking accidents are a serious problem that motorists must constantly remain vigilant in order to avoid. However, these accidents still occur fairly frequently thanks to a wide range of causes. While negligent maintenance, defective products, safety violations, or operator mistakes are some of the leading causes, approximately 18,000 crashes were attributed […]
