Spinal cord injuries can be a catastrophic event that is absolutely life-changing. A spinal cord injury includes any injury to the spinal cord caused by trauma that leads to some loss of function of the spinal cord. This generally means some loss of function in other parts of the body, as the spinal cord is
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Head Injuries Often Result In Traumatic Brain Injuries
All sorts of accidents result in head injuries. Even seemingly minor accidents involving a blow to the head can result in what is known as a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. TBI is defined as any head injury that has an impact on how the brain functions. Such injuries can range from any blow to
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Fatigued Truck Drivers Are A Highway Hazard
Federal trucking regulations limit how much time truckers can drive each day and limit time spent behind the wheel in any given week. The use of modern technology in tracking compliance with these regulations makes it virtually impossible for drivers to skirt the rules. But tired truck drivers remain a problem, and fatigue is a
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Construction Work Is Among The Most Dangerous Occupations In The Nation
There is little question that construction is a dangerous profession. Whether on commercial, residential, or government projects, private or government, construction sites are dangerous places. Construction accounts for only 4% of all employees in the United States but more than 20% of all workplace fatalities. In addition to roughly 1,000 workplace fatalities yearly, the approximately
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What Should You Do If Someone Files A Frivolous Lawsuit Against You?
No one wants to get sued by anyone for any reason. At best, the lawsuit will be covered by your insurance. Still, even then, you likely will face out-of-pocket expenses for deductibles, time lost from work because of the lawsuit, and the innumerable aggravations that come along with being on the receiving end of a
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Personal Injuries Come In Many Different Forms, But Burns Might Be Among The Worst
Whether you suffer a burn in a traffic accident, at home, at work, or anywhere else due to someone else’s negligence, one thing doesn’t change: burn injuries can be horrific, life-long, or even life-threatening, extremely painful, and extremely expensive. Other injuries can harm you in many ways, but burns at least damage your flesh and,
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Injured on Property in California? Find Out if You Are Eligible for a Personal Injury Claim
If you are injured on someone else’s property in California, you may be eligible to obtain compensation by filing a personal injury claim. Should you need help with a claim or if you are unsure about filing one, you may contact an experienced personal injury lawyer at our law firm to get further assistance. Our
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Distracted Drivers Are Accidents Waiting To Happen
Distracted driving is more than just “a problem”. Every day, nine people in the United States die in accidents where distracted driving is reported. That takes distracted driving from “a problem” to a mortal threat. More than 3,100 people died in the U.S. in 2020 in traffic accidents caused by distracted driving. Hundreds of thousands
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What To Do if You Are Injured by a Drunk Driver in California
If you are injured by a drunk driver in California, you may be entitled to compensation. You may also have the right to file a lawsuit against the driver. The talented California car accident attorneys at Maire & Deedon describe below what to do if you are injured by a drunk driver in California: 1.
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Wrongful Acts and Wrongful Death: What They Mean and What You Can Do About It in California
In California, wrongful acts and wrongful death are two separate legal concepts that both have legal consequences. A wrongful act refers to any unlawful or unauthorized act or omission that results in harm to another person. This action (or inaction) may also be a product of the at-fault party’s negligence. Wrongful acts in California can
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