Car accident injuries vary in severity depending on many factors from the angle of impact to environmental conditions. Spinal cord injuries are among the most severe outcomes. Unlike other physical impairments, injuries to a person's spinal cord are irreversible....
Car accidents are expensive. They often cause costly damage to property, and serious crashes lead to people getting some of the most expensive injuries possible. Indiana requires drivers to prove that they are financially responsible for losses they might cause. For...
Head injuries are the top reason for brain injuries, simply due to the fact that the brain exists within the skull. Different factors can contribute to the way that a brain injury may manifest after a person suffers from a blow to the head. How head and brain injuries...
Waking up in wintertime can be tough, especially in northern states like Indiana. The alarm goes off before the sun rises, and it is often still dark when we leave for work or school. Besides affecting a commuter's mood, driving in the dark can mean they are still...
Adverse weather conditions increase the likelihood of accidents. Whether it is wet or slippery roads or high winds, bad weather makes it difficult to control your vehicle. There are some tried and true things you can do when adverse weather occurs and you are on the...
On the road, you need to watch out for reckless drivers regardless of weather conditions and other factors, such as the time of day. However, it is important to understand when negligent behavior behind the wheel becomes especially dangerous. For example, when...
Posting about a car accident on social media can potentially affect a personal injury case. Here are some ways that social media posts can influence your case and why it is important to be cautious when sharing information online. Evidence in court Anything posted on...
Burn injuries medically fall into three different categories: first, second and third degree burns. Of these burns, third degree constitutes the most severe. What do third degree burns look and feel like? How can a victim tell if they suffered from a third degree...
Back injuries have a strong impact on a person's physical health, and this is the aspect that people most often focus on. However, these injuries can take tremendous mental tolls as well. They can impact a person's mental health to a severe and drastic point, and they...
A person's untimely demise due to the misconduct or negligence of another may raise a claim of wrongful death. Though the extended family or even an entire community can suffer from the loss of an individual, only a personal representative can file a wrongful death...