In the United States, about 60 percent of civil litigation trials are related to some form of personal injury, according to the most recent statistics from the United States Department of Justice. The DOJ also estimates that only four percent of personal injury cases actually go to court, meaning that the actual number of claims […]
Even if your employer is precise in following OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) rules and regulations, certain environments are accident prone. Maybe the employer forgot to dry a wet floor or your harness was not secured properly on a scaffolding unit. Injuries are sometimes inevitable. According to the U.S Department of Labor, the most […]
Maximize Your Settlement Dealing with injuries can be emotionally, physically and financially taxing. Winning a major settlement can at least take care of the financial part of that equation, while also helping you pay for the emotional and physical treatments that may be required in your recovery. In order to maximize your settlement, you’ll need […]
Before making an appointment or stepping into your doctor’s office, do you have a general understanding of who your doctor is and his or her true intentions? As a patient, you should have a general understanding of who your doctors are. Patients expect that they are getting the best care possible from their doctors. According […]
By Dr. Kristie Do you have a child who plays sports or who loves to be a daredevil on a skateboard or bicycle? If so, they may be at a higher risk of experiencing a brain concussion. Although concussions have traditionally been thought of as mild forms of head injury that completely resolve without long-term […]
First Steps After a Wreck Being involved in a car accident can be a frightening experience, but taking clear-headed steps immediately following it can make or break your personal safety and ability to land a settlement. This can be easier said than done. That’s why having a clear plan of action top of mind at […]
A staggering 10.2 million people are on Social Security Disability, according to a recent report by the U.S. Office of Retirement and Disability Policy. The report states that musculoskeletal system and connective tissue issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and bone fractures are driving disabled workers and disabled widowers to receive benefits. Starting […]
You hop onto your motorcycle for a leisurely drive to the beach, and you crash. You hop into your car to go shopping for groceries, and you crash. You are injured due to a defective product you assumed was safe since you thought the manufacturer was reputable. You dived into a pool before checking its […]
By Dr Kristie The risk of concussions is always a concern when a teen plays sports. Most parents think this type of head injury occurs mostly in boys who play football, but girls who play soccer are also at greater risk. How high is the risk of sports concussion in athletic girls who play soccer? […]
By Jeffrey Charles It can happen at any time. You go to a bar with some friends to watch your favorite team play their longtime rivals. You order your favorite: Buffalo wings with bleu cheese dressing. After enjoying the night with your friends, you notice that you have the symptoms of salmonella. Obviously, the wings […]
Common Types of Injuries While car accidents make up the majority of personal injury cases filed in the United States, there are many other incidents that can result in action being taken. Some of them may surprise you. Each type of case requires unique applications of personal injury law. Likewise, various factors come into play […]
Keeping a pack safe in the workplace first starts with the shop steward – a construction site’s go-to person for job protection. Often referred to as a company’s first line of defense, a shop steward helps those who are injured on the job receive medical care and compensation. During the first few minutes of […]
A new construction boom is in full flight here in New York City. Developers are drawn from across the United States and elsewhere, jobs are being created, money is flowing into the City’s economy; a number of people are jolly because of the physical and financial improvements to their communities. However, as the saying goes, […]
Filing a Lawsuit Successfully filing a personal injury lawsuit starts on the day you are injured. While only 4 percent of cases go to court, according to the United States Department of Justice, there is good reason to be as prepared as possible. From a car accident to an assault case, it’s important to act […]
The Centers for Disease Control define a traumatic brain injury that is alluded to by its acronym, TBI, as a “disruption in the normal functions of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head.” Traumatic brain injury is a term we customarily read about in our daily newspapers […]