Several types of injuries can happen as a result of an auto accident. Commonly, those injuries are in the neck and back. They range from mild neck pain to herniated discs to serious head trauma. These violent collisions can be debilitating and are too often life-threatening.
Oftentimes when accidents occur the parties involved fall victim to adrenaline and shock. When this happens our bodies work in overdrive to stave off pain and rational thought. This can lead to the masking of injuries.
However, as days and weeks go by, injuries may start to show themselves. It may eventually sink in that the injured party should let the insurance company of the at-fault party know that there were, in fact, injuries sustained due to their insured’s negligence. But, is it too late?
Concussions have gotten some attention over the past years mainly because of an outpouring of NFL players who have come forward with brain injuries. These injuries have been proven to be caused by sustaining significant blows to the head forcing the NFL to reexamine their medical protocols and overall practicing methods.
Many people experience concussions without even knowing. These cases can be in children who are involved in contact sports, those involved in a forceful blow due to a car accident, those who work on construction sites and are injured by heavy machinery, and many more. If you endure a head injury leading to a concussion, it’s important to know your rights.
Complex Regional Pain (CRPS), sometimes called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), is a painful condition that can occur throughout the body due to injury or illness brought on by the debilitated peripheral or central nervous system.
When a person experiences CRPS the pain is oftentimes overwhelming and can lead to loss of work, exercise, and usual daily activities and routine. A personal injury attorney can help in these very serious cases.
Construction workers work in dangerous conditions daily. Oftentimes there’s heavy, moving machinery and several people doing various jobs. These things contribute to a chaotic atmosphere that’s prime for accidents. Strict working guidelines and regulations have been developed for this industry because worker safety needs to be a priority.
Common Causes of Crane Collapse Many construction projects require the use of cranes to lift and move heavy building materials. However, if a crane isn’t properly secured, it may collapse while in use, potentially crushing those around it, causing serious injuries such as traumatic brain…