By Brad Johnson on May 7th, 2019
Not every personal injury sustained in a car crash is immediately visible. Some problems, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), do not become visible for several hours or even days. One of the most common types of TBIs is a concussion. Whether mild or severe, a concussion can require medical attention and therapy, and can contribute…
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By Brad Johnson on April 15th, 2019
One of the most common misconceptions among car accident victims is that if they they can walk away without requiring serious medical attention, they have avoided car accident trauma. However, emotional trauma after a car accident is a common effect of being involved in a collision. Why Post-Accident Emotional Trauma Happens No one drives a…
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By Brad Johnson on April 8th, 2019
After a car crash, the first step you should take is to evaluate the medical needs of the driver and any passengers. Often, this involves taking both self-assessments and assessments completed by medical personnel either on the scene or later at a medical care facility. Although some injuries may be immediately apparent, such as soft…
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By Brad Johnson on April 3rd, 2019
Accidents happen without warning. One minute you are cruising down the interstate without a care in the world. The next, you are waking up after being knocked unconscious by a deployed airbag. The actions you take next can make your situation better or worse. For that reason, you should always follow these steps if you…
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By Brad Johnson on March 21st, 2019
Workplace burn injuries can be particularly difficult to recover from. Workers may experience many different types of burns, including chemical, electrical, and thermal burns from dangerous conditions. This type of injury can have serious consequences. Severe burn injuries may require skin grafting and leave burn victims at risk of infection. Because of the seriousness of…
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By Brad Johnson on March 14th, 2019
When you are in an auto accident, even if you do everything right, you could still end up hitting another vehicle if your brakes fail. It’s estimated that brake failure causes 5% of the 5.6 million car crashes each year in the United States. In this type of situation, there are a number of legal…
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By Brad Johnson on March 7th, 2019
Few things in life are as disruptive as a car accident, especially when you are the passenger. However, even if you aren’t driving the vehicle at the time of an accident, you can still seek settlements to cover any injuries you incur. Here is what you should know if you are a passenger injured in…
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By Brad Johnson on February 28th, 2019
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the most frequently seen injuries stemming from car accidents. Among TBI types, concussions happen more often than any other type of TBI, making concussions a major concern among crash victims. In fact, many personal injury claims related to car accidents involve concussion-related settlement amounts. After all, concussions can…
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By Brad Johnson on February 21st, 2019
If you have been in a car accident, you may not feel aches or pains immediately after the accident. However, the symptoms of whiplash from rear end collisions typically show up 24 to 48 hours after the incident. In some cases, they can be devastating, while in others, they cause neck pain that comes and…
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By Brad Johnson on February 14th, 2019
Car accidents caused by mechanical failure are not that uncommon. If you believe an accident occurred as a result of a faulty part or other type of mechanical failure, it’s important to seek out financial compensation for your losses. However, this is a complex matter and can be difficult to do. For that reason, it’s…
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