It can be difficult to keep pace with the latest trends in car seat safety, but it is one of the best things parents can do to prevent their children from being seriously injured in an accident. Using child car seats and other restraints properly can cut the risk of death or serious injury for a child by half or more. …
It can be difficult to see any member of your family suffer with chronic pain caused by a catastrophic injury, but it is nearly unbearable when that family member is your child. Ten-year-old Sophia Isacco was hit by a car in 2011, and her leg snapped. Her mother said she would scream if anyone touched her. “The worst thing you…
After a car accident, slip and fall accident, or other type of accident, you may find yourself wondering if you have a valid personal injury claim and what type of financial compensation is available. If this is your first time being injured by someone else’s negligence, you might not know what to do or how the insurance company will view your claim. Any…
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that elective C-sections be performed no sooner than 39 full weeks of gestation. A recent research study funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) found that 36% of C-sections were performed earlier than this benchmark. Babies delivered by C-sections before 39 weeks have been shown to have…
When given the choice, most women prefer to have their children delivered naturally rather than by c-section. There is often much less risk of re-hospitalization, traumatic birth injuries and loss of life in vaginal delivery–but women attempting vaginal birth after surgery are a special case.If you are considering a natural birth after previously having a C-section, you should weigh the…
Did you have hopes and plans for your child that he or she will never realize? Did a birth injury to your little one cause cerebral palsy? Are you left to figure out how to treat your child’s symptoms and maintain a great quality of life? Cerebral Palsy Treament Options Sadly, cerebral palsy is an incurable disorder, affecting those diagnosed with it for…
When you were hit by a DC tractor-trailer, you may have thought you had an ordinary case of whiplash. You were hit from behind, and you’ve heard about these kinds of injuries before…but now your doctor says it’s much more serious than a soft-tissue injury. Neck Injuries Are Often More Serious Than They Appear Many victims assume that a pain…
Accidents occur and innocent people are often injured as a result of someone else’s negligence—including negligence on the part of a property owner. It is important to know that people who own retail stores, restaurants, grocery stores, commercial and business buildings, apartment complexes, and other public buildings are required by law to take care of the premises. When they fail…
Did you know that within the first year of driving, almost a quarter of all teenagers will be involved in a traffic accident or receive a traffic violation ticket? A number of states have written new laws for younger drivers, and the Commonwealth is one of them. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has implemented a set of laws that…
Any time you suffer an injury as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing, you can bet on the fact that an insurance adjuster will be contacting you. It is important to remember that no matter how nice an insurance adjuster sounds over the phone, it is not an adjuster’s job to protect your interests. In fact, adjusters are trained to…