Whether mild, moderate, or severe, the results of a brain injury are never good. Some brain injuries are due to being struck in a car accident or the result of a slip and fall incident. However, certain brain injuries can occur due to a lack of oxygen to the brain. When the brain is prevented from receiving the oxygen it…
No two brain injuries are the same, which is why it stands to reason that no two brain injury cases would have identical financial recoveries. For this reason, it is best that those who have suffered brain injuries and their families understand the types of damages that can be recovered through a brain injury lawsuit. When pursuing financial compensation for…
One of the most severe types of motor vehicle accidents is a head-on collision. Although motorists can suffer injuries even in minor crashes, injuries tend to be worse when two vehicles heading in opposite directions hit each other head-on. As a result of the force involved in front-end impacts, head-on accidents are often devastating collisions involving massive damage and catastrophic injuries.…
When someone sustains a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the survivor isn’t the only one affected—the family of the survivor is also impacted. According to Headway, The Brain Injury Association, families are often underprepared to deal with the effects of a TBI. What Families Should Know Immediately After a Brain Injury During the immediate aftermath of a brain injury, it can be overwhelming and…
Pregnancy is an extremely emotional and stressful period. Every cold, every twinge, and every visit to Inova can cause a surge of panic over whether or not your child is healthy. You tell yourself that as long as you follow the books, eat well, and stay healthy, your baby will grow healthy and active within you. However, your baby may…
Any type of traffic accident involving a commercial truck has the potential to be severe in nature due to the weight and size of a large truck and the type of damage these huge vehicles can cause. However, jackknife truck accidents are some of the most catastrophic due to the fact that 80,000 pounds of metal can suddenly and forcefully…
Many people attempt to settle their legal cases on their own because they aren’t sure if they need a lawyer and they don’t want to pay legal fees. While there are some straightforward cases involving minor injuries that may be okay to settle without the help of an attorney, most medical malpractice cases require the help of a skilled lawyer…
After being injured in a car accident, it is normal to assume that the insurance company will take pity on you and offer you the financial compensation you need and deserve; however, this is rarely the case. The truth of the matter is that insurance companies take advantage of many people—even if it’s at a car accident victim’s expense. Insurance…
Like most victims, you are scared, angry, and overwhelmed after suffering a spinal cord injury in Virginia. The reality is that you will have to adjust to a completely different way of life—and when an insurance company offers you a settlement, you think it may be the perfect way to set up a new beginning. However, this may not be…
It’s Sunday afternoon and you and your family have been stuck inside most of the weekend due to continuous thunderstorms. However, the clouds seemed to have miraculously disappeared, so your children are begging you to take them swimming. You check the weather and sure enough, it’s going to be 85 degrees and sunny for the rest of the day. Since…