Due to their small size, motorcycle riders are often missed or hidden in drivers’ blind spots. Drivers who are distracted or not paying attention may pull out in front of a motorcyclist or crash into them while merging into another lane. A motorcyclist’s legs are particularly vulnerable in a crash. The leg often bears the...
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Fatal Pedestrian Accident: Fighting for Justice After a Wrongful Death
As a pedestrian accident law firm, we are all-too-familiar with this kind of tragedy. A victim may have been hit by a car while in a crosswalk or as they tried to make it across a road without sidewalks or a pedestrian crossing sign. Their families turn to us for guidance on what steps they...
Read MorePost-Concussion Syndrome: The Dangers of Underestimating a “Mild” TBI
Before we get into what a concussion is, you should understand that any brain injury, whether it’s categorized as “mild” or “severe,” needs to be taken seriously. Damage to any part of the brain, no matter how small, is cause for concern. Mild traumatic brain injuries can be just as life-threatening as severe ones if...
Read MoreWhiplash Symptoms After a Rear-End Collision
In a car accident, especially one that involved a rear-end crash, a person will experience whiplash. This involuntary jerk of the head and neck often has painful consequences. Most of the time, the pain is temporary. However, some people develop chronic neck pain and suffer from long-term complications. No matter how serious you think your...
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury Recovery: Tips for a Healthy Diet
Your diet plays an important role in the healing process for your traumatic brain injury (TBI). What you put into your body can not only affect your health, it can be an integral part of minimizing your symptoms and facilitating a quicker recovery. These post-TBI recommendations are designed to help you understand what your body...
Read MoreSevere Road Rash: How Long Does It Take to Heal?
Road rash is a common term for painful skin abrasions, scrapes, or surface burns. A road rash injury may also be referred to as a “raspberry” or “strawberry.” When bare skin impacts a hard surface like asphalt or concrete, it can tear. The affected area will appear raw, red, and may bleed. Such injuries...
Read MoreHave a Headache After a Car Accident? What It Could Mean
Minor headaches and nausea following a crash are fairly common. These symptoms often resolve themselves after a day or two. For some people though, their headache never gets better or is accompanied by other worrying symptoms. We’ll examine what triggers a headache after an accident and signs to watch out for that may indicate a...
Read MoreAvoiding Road Debris Accidents
Driving on I-285 — one of the busiest highways in the United States — is often challenging. When you throw giant flying tires from 18-wheelers into the mix, the situation can get very dangerous, very quickly. Recently, a former CBS 46 reporter found himself in this exact situation during a wild accident on I-285 South...
Read MoreHit By a Distracted Truck Driver?
Distracted driving is one of the top contributors to motor vehicle accidents. In 2019, an estimated 424,000 people were injured and more than 3,000 people were killed in auto accidents involving distracted drivers. While less common, distracted driving accidents involving truckers do happen. And a distracted truck driver is a recipe for disaster. A truck...
Read MoreHow to Take Care of Someone With a Traumatic Brain Injury
As attorneys who handle grievous injuries stemming from car accidents, workplace accidents, and other traumatic events, we have witnessed first-hand how traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) impact victims and their families. This educational guide is to help you better understand your loved one’s injuries and show how you can be supportive of them during the recovery...
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