Posts about personal injury
Category: Personal Injury
Members of a family who serve as caregivers of a loved one after an accident often feel overwhelmed and frustrated. Anyone with experience in care-giving knows that the needs of others always seem to supersede your own. When this accident … Continue reading
When considering victims of Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD), most think of military combat veterans. The United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs defines PTSD as a malady suffered, “after someone goes through a traumatic event like combat, assault, or disaster.” Certainly … Continue reading
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention affirms that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injuries in the United States. On average, for every one person killed from crash injuries, 8 more were hospitalized and 100 more were … Continue reading
Every death incurred in driving crashes is a catastrophic waste. And yet, teenage driving accident deaths are particularly tragic because a young life is lost before getting a chance to blossom. Driving a motor vehicle is a rite of passage … Continue reading
The Brain Injury Association of America defines a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, as, “an alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force.” Such an injury can be caused by direct trauma to … Continue reading
Any accident involving a motorcycle is likely to produce severe injuries due to the lack of protection surrounding the operator. While ATGATT (All The Gear, All The Time) is a war cry for experienced motorcycle enthusiasts, promoting the wear of … Continue reading
A spinal cord injury results from damage caused to the ligaments, vertebrae, or disks of the spinal column, or to the actual spinal cord. A spinal cord injury may stem from traumatic or non-traumatic causes. Traumatic causes may include sudden … Continue reading
Poor road maintenance is an ongoing concern in every region of the United States, and that includes here in Oklahoma. Cracks, potholes and more cause undue wear and deterioration on your tires, decrease gas mileage, and even contribute to accidents … Continue reading
Drunk driving is a sadly pervasive issue throughout the United States. If you have been injured by a drunk driver, you are not alone. In Oklahoma, motor vehicle operators with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level above 0.08% are considered … Continue reading
Although modern automobiles are equipped with the most up-to-date safety features such as crumple zones, front and side airbags, and sensitive seat belts, injuries still occur. One of the most common is some form of back injury. If you have … Continue reading