Blog: Personal Injury

Accidents That Can Result in Sensory Loss

May 4, 2017

People rely on all five senses to live an able, fully self-sufficient life. When any of the senses are compromised or eliminated, even the simplest tasks can become incredibly difficult. It can affect a person’s ability to carry out chores around the house, maintain themselves physically, and even their ability to keep a job. Sensory loss is often the result of an accident that results in injury of the The spinal cord is responsible...

5 Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe on the Playground

Apr 24, 2017

Many children have taken to television, cellphones, and electronic devices as a huge source of entertainment. Though these devices can be entertaining and even useful in a child’s development, few things can replace the health benefits of physical activity. A major fear among new and experienced parents alike is their child’s safety in an environment that demands physical activity. Playgrounds can be ripe for child injuries from bumps and bruising, to more serious injuries, like...

The Most Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

Mar 27, 2017

Few things can affect the body the way a spinal cord injury can. Unlike other parts of the body that are normally affected in an isolated way, the spinal cord serves as a core connection to other vital parts and functions, ranging from physical to cognitive. Spinal cord injuries can be devastating and can affect the body by way of paralysis, poor circulation, nerve damage, headaches, loss of fertility, difficulty breathing, and the list goes...

Tips for Staying Safe on the Slopes This Winter

Jan 4, 2017

Whether you love it or hate it, wintertime is here yet again, which means many people will participate in winter sports. Skiing and snowboarding are popular winter pastimes, and while they can be great fun, they can also be dangerous if proper precautions are not taken. Before you hit the slopes this season, be sure to keep the following tips in mind: Always Wear a Helmet It doesn’t matter if you’re a novice or if...

Not So Clean, After All: New Law Bans Soaps and Other Products Containing Microbeads

Jan 21, 2016

President Obama recently signed into law a bill that will bar certain products from being sold in U.S. stores due to the presence of an ingredient that is potentially harmful to the environment. The White House announced that Obama affixed his signature to a law that bans a number of soaps, toothpastes, body washes and other cleansing products containing microbeads. Until recently, U.S. health officials did not believe that microbeads, miniscule plastic particles, posed a...

Don’t Risk it This Season: Drunk Driving Kills

Dec 22, 2015

With holiday time in full swing, everyone is enjoying festivities including family parties, nights out with friends and even office luncheons. Where there is partying, there is usually alcohol. And, of course, unless you are the host, you need to be able to get home. Far too many people get catastrophically injured and even lose their lives due to negligent motorists who party a little too much and get behind the wheels of their cars...

Do Your Homework Before You Choose Your Doctor

Nov 24, 2015

Hindsight is 20/20, we all know that. However, while there are times you need to jump in with both feet and take a chance — choosing a healthcare provider does not fall into that category. In fact, it belongs more in the “look before you leap” file. You probably spend far more time looking into a potential doctor for your child than yourself. You ask around, get referrals, read testimonials and scour the Internet so...

What to Do If Your Child Suffers a Slip & Fall Injury on Halloween Night

Oct 29, 2015

Halloween is an extremely fun night for children because it’s the one night during the year that they can dress up as their favorite superhero (or superheroine), walk around the neighborhood and eating (or trying to get away with eating) as much candy as they want. Unfortunately, Halloween Night is also incredibly dangerous for trick-or-treaters who face a number of safety concerns. In addition to having to worry about drunk drivers when crossing the street,...

Everything You Need to Know About the Enormous Takata Airbag Recall

Jan 2, 2015

“ If you follow consumer news affecting car owners, you have heard about a recent recall on approximately 11 million vehicles due to an air bag defect. Specifically, sixteen auto manufacturers have recalled different makes and models to replace the front air bag inflator on the driver or passenger’s side, or both. The air bags installed on cars from the year 2002 through 2008 were manufactured by Takata, a Tokyo based supplier of automotive safety...

Personal Injury Claims: When You Can Handle Your Own

Jun 6, 2014

In some Personal Injury Claims You Can Handle Yourself Typically, the following are types of claims you can handle yourself such as: – Slip and fall accidents. – Trip and fall accidents. – Automobile accidents. – Pedestrian accidents. – Bicycle accidents. – Accidents involving defective products. – Home accidents. Simple Process Many personal injury claims require making some phone calls or typing a few letters to an insurance adjuster. Basic Injury Of course...