Do you know what some of the most common work-related or work-caused injuries are? We’re breaking down the injuries that we see most and how you can protect yourself. We’ve seen thousands of injuries over the years, especially work-related injuries, and most of us just shrug off our basic injuries that happened at work or [...]
According to the CDC, only about 40% of car accident victims go to the emergency room after the collision. The main reason is because they “feel fine”, but this is a mistake regardless. Even if you don’t feel any pain right after the accident, there could still be an injury that needs treatment. How can [...]
Slip and falls mainly happen due to slippery surfaces, which makes winter a prime time for such accidents. Here are some tips to stay safe in the snow and sleet this winter. During the winter months, slip and fall injuries increase due to the prevalence of snowy and icy conditions. Slip and fall accidents don’t [...]
It’s no secret that road conditions aren’t ideal in the winter. Ice and snow are the headache we see coming every year, which allows us to prepare and drive safely. Annually, about 1,836 deaths and 136,309 personal injuries are caused by winter road conditions. Unfortunately, not all driving hazards are visible at a glance. Black [...]
Personal injuries can happen at any time, but the risk fluctuates depending on different factors. Spring time specifically is known for having a higher count of these top three kinds of personal injuries in particular. Dog Bites Yikes! Why are dog bites so common during the spring season? As the weather improves, more and more [...]
We’ve all been there - late night drives home from work, long hauls out of state, or taking an early morning ride after a sleepless night. However, the fact that driving while sleep deprived is so common does not make it a safe practice. To raise awareness, we’ve compiled some important information and safety tips [...]
So you sought medical attention after an accident and something went wrong. The question is, was it simply an unfortunate event, or have you been made a victim of medical malpractice? If you have a case on your hands, there will be three elements present. A doctor must agree to treat you, breach the Duty [...]
What falls under personal injury law? In a legal context, the term personal injury refers to any kind of harm caused to the victim physically, mentally, or emotionally. Personal injury lawyers use this practice area to get compensation for the damages suffered by the injured party. Let’s break down the five most common types of [...]
An injury is an injury, right? Not quite. In the legal world, bodily injury and personal injury are, surprisingly, not the same thing. Personal injury cases are usually seen in civil court while bodily injury cases tend to appear in criminal court. However, you could say that they are “opposite sides of the same coin” [...]
A personal injury in the legal field is defined as any harm caused to the body, mind, or emotions. In a personal injury case, the plaintiff or injured party asks for compensation from the negligent party or defendant who caused the injury. There are too many types of personal injuries to even hope to be [...]
