Suffering from a head injury is serious business, and whoever ends up with one will want to seek immediate medical attention. This is particularly true of skull fractures, which can have a serious impact on a person's future. But what signs may indicate a potential...
Personal Injury
Could a seatbelt save my life?
Seat belts have been in vehicles for decades. Many vehicles have alarms that will sound if you fail to put one on when you get into your vehicle. However, many people still are hesitant to wear them. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, seat belts save...
Strategies auto insurers use to make lowball offers
When an Indiana car wreck leaves you with medical bills or other expenses or hardships, you may turn to your automotive insurance provider to pay your claim and cover the costs relating to the crash. However, you may be remiss to accept the first offer your insurance...
Does back to school mean more auto accidents?
Traffic increases at the start of every new school year. With the influx of vehicles on the road at peak times, crashes are more likely to occur. Aside from the volume of traffic, the times of day and other factors may play a part in the increased risk of accidents....
How traumatic brain injuries can change couples’ relationships
If either you or your significant other experiences a traumatic brain injury, the relationship can undergo permanent changes. This does not necessarily mean that the relationship is over, but it means that you and your partner must adapt to the new situation you find...
The prevalence of large truck crash injuries
If you become involved in a large truck collision, the likelihood of sustaining a serious injury is especially high. Due to the massive size of large trucks and other factors (such as trucker fatigue and the difficulty truckers can have bringing their rig to a stop),...
What is whiplash?
If you are experiencing unexplained pain in your neck in the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, you may be suffering from whiplash. This is particularly likely if the motor vehicle accident was a rear-ender. In the majority of cases, whiplash goes away within a...
Understand the basics of wrongful death
When an accident causes a loved one's death, you may feel that the situation should not have occurred. You may consider pursuing a wrongful death suit. Wrongful death occurs when someone takes actions that result in the death of another person. Someone may commit...
4 ways social media posts about your injuries could harm your case
If you are a social media fan, you might post all sorts of personal information online, from details about the vacation you took last month to what you ate for dinner last night. However, there are limits to the information you should provide on social media. Here are...
Can you stay active and healthy despite paralysis?
A paralysis diagnosis can leave you feeling disheartened and hopeless about the future. Even though these are normal emotions to feel, you still have the potential to live an active life. Mourning your loss of independence may take time. You will need the relentless...