With any psychological condition, the more that we learn about it, the more easily we can diagnose it. This has been true for PTSD, or post traumatic stress disorder. Once considered a condition specific to war veterans, it was called “shell shock.” The constant bombardment of enemy fire, or shells, pushed a soldier’s nervous system […]

There is a lot of talk about negligence in personal injury law. Personal injury lawyers use the word often. Negligence, in legal terms, is when someone fails to perform a necessary action, causing injury to another person. Negligence is not the same thing as an intentional, harmful act. It is not a direct action; rather, […]

Of all the ways you can be injured in a car accident, burns are among the worst. Burning is one of the most painful ways you can be harmed. Treatment is long and difficult. Sometimes the treatments are more painful than the initial injury, as doctors may need to remove dead skin. After you recover, […]

Personal injury lawsuits are designed to provide financial compensation when one person’s negligence led to another person’s injuries. Essentially, you are making the legal claim that you deserve a monetary reward from the person who injured you. You can sue to have your lost finances recouped, and you can even ask for damages from the […]