A bump on the head is one thing; it's a different story when it's considered a catastrophic injury. These types of injuries occur without warning and affect victims for the rest of their lives. These long-term impacts of catastrophic injuries include paralysis, brain damage or loss of limb. Other examples of catastrophic injuries include: Birth injury Spinal cord … [Read more...] about What Are Catastrophic Personal Injuries?
Personal Injury
Understanding Whiplash & Identifying Common Symptoms After a Car Accident
One of the most common injuries after a car accident is whiplash. Whiplash happens when a person’s head quickly and violently snaps backward and forward. This whip-like motion stretches the neck further than its normal range of motion, damaging the tendons. Whiplash injury symptoms are often delayed—particularly when a rear-end vehicle crash is involved. Also, after a crash, … [Read more...] about Understanding Whiplash & Identifying Common Symptoms After a Car Accident
Personal Injury Law Basics: 4 Key Principles
A personal injury lawsuit can become extremely complex with disputes over evidence and the credibility of witnesses. However, the actual personal injury law basics are very concise, as these 4 principles illustrate. 1. Private matter There can often be overlap between personal injury cases and criminal cases—for example, in a case involving wrongful death. However, there is one … [Read more...] about Personal Injury Law Basics: 4 Key Principles
How to Prepare for Your Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit
Personal injury lawsuits are often complicated and difficult to prepare for. Many Floridians lack experience in litigation and a trial may make you nervous. Knowing how to prepare goes a long way toward helping you build confidence and receive the most compensation possible. Taking these steps puts you in a better position for handling your case with the help of your personal … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for Your Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit
What Makes an Injury “Catastrophic” in Georgia?
The legal definition of a “catastrophic” personal injury is any injury that has “direct and proximate consequences" that "permanently prevents an individual from performing any gainful work." In layman’s terms, a catastrophic injury is so severe that its victims are left with a permanent disability. There are 3 general categories for catastrophic injuries: Cognitive … [Read more...] about What Makes an Injury “Catastrophic” in Georgia?