When you order a ride via a rideshare app such as Uber or Lyft, you place your trust in the driver to take you to your destination safely. Unfortunately, accidents are inevitable. When your rideshare crashes, resulting in one or more injuries, it can be difficult to...
Personal Injury
4 ways severe burn injuries continue to affect you
The negligence of a car driver has left you with life-changing injuries -- second- and third-degree burns over much of your body. The immediate challenges include surviving a series of surgeries and persevering during therapy. But severe victims can expect many more...
Motorcycle passengers more prone to head injuries than drivers
Riding a motorcycle involves inherent risks, but research shows that risks vary based on whether you are driving the bike or riding as a passenger on the back of it. Traumatic brain injuries are the most common type of injury suffered in bike crashes by both...
What is a peripheral nerve injury?
If you are in a car accident, you must immediately check yourself for signs of physical injury. Regrettably, though, some injury symptoms may not appear until well after an accident happens. By going to the emergency room for a full medical evaluation, you reduce your...
What can you expect from a skull fracture?
If you suffered a skull fracture due to an accident, you may have catastrophic medical bills. According to Healthline, skull fractures include any break to the cranial bone. When it comes to skull fractures, there are a variety of types and symptoms to alert you to...
Common symptoms of whiplash
Whiplash occurs from a hard jolt of the neck, usually as a result of a car accident on a Louisiana road. It can also be caused from playing contact sports, a fall or an object striking the neck. Whiplash appears similar to neck strain, and they have the same symptoms....
Spinal cord injuries can produce lifelong issues for victims
Motor vehicle accidents, including those involving motorcycles, is the leading cause of spinal cord injuries. These incidents account for nearly half of the new cases annually. Falls, acts of violence, sports, alcohol and diseases are all on the list behind the motor...
Recent reports show pedestrians risks are getting worse
Pedestrians often include children, joggers, parents pushing strollers and many other individuals who deserve safe roads. Unfortunately, that's not always what they get. Reports have shown that the number of pedestrian deaths in the United States has risen recently,...
What’s the best treatment of a spinal cord injury?
The thought alone of suffering a spinal cord injury is enough for you to think twice about how you live your life. While there are varying degrees of spinal cord injury, any type can cause pain, suffering and long-term health concerns.If you suffer a spinal cord...
Wrongful death claims: When a child is lost
Parents of young children may be able to pursue wrongful death damages if their child died in an accident caused by someone else's negligence. However, wrongful death claims relating to children present unique challenges.When it comes to the death of an adult, courts...