Blog: Catastrophic Injury

Labor Day Weekend is known as the unofficial closing of the summer season, as many families prepare for the school year and vacations come to an end. However, it is also known to be a time of year that sees an increase in car accidents. On overage, about 300 Americans die in car accidents over […]

Driving alongside large commercial trucks like 18-wheelers can be more dangerous than you might think. This is because drivers of large commercial trucks cannot see all the traffic around them due to their blind spots. Many truck accidents can be linked to blind spots. However, it can be difficult to determine who is at fault […]

The legal system depends upon statutes of limitations and deadlines to keep cases moving smoothly. It can be hard to remember all those critical deadlines after you have been injured in a car accident. This is especially true if you have a catastrophic injury following a collision. However, it is important to follow all legal […]

Any car accident can result in the injury of a driver or passenger, but some types of collisions are deadlier than others. Although any accident can be catastrophic, the following crash types are known for being the most dangerous. Head-On Collisions A head-on collision occurs when two vehicles slam straight into each other. Because the […]

Trucks are massive vehicles that can wreak havoc on the roads when they are not correctly handled. Truck drivers must be highly skilled and deliberately cautious when operating these vehicles. Far too often, however, truck drivers take unnecessary risks or perform dangerous driving maneuvers that put road users in danger. Trucking maneuvers that create danger […]

Large trucks that have trailers connected to their cabs are at risk for getting into deadly jackknife truck accidents. During a jackknife accident, the trailer swings out past its cab, swerving over to the right and left to create a 90-degree angle as the rear wheels slide sideways. The frightening “V” shape is similar to […]

While sleet, snow, and ice make winter the most dangerous season for slip and fall accidents, spring is not completely devoid of potential hazards, especially after dark. In the early weeks of spring, daytime temperatures rise, melting snow and ice. Nighttime temperatures, however, can still drop below freezing, causing puddles and other wet surfaces to […]

Truck accidents frequently result in severe physical injuries, particularly to those in a smaller vehicle. Survivors are often left with catastrophic injuries that cause extreme pain, loss of income, and permanent conditions. Many also suffer severe injuries that are not outwardly obvious. Survivors of severe trauma frequently experience psychological ramifications from the crash, such as […]

Workplace injuries can occur in any work environment, from busy construction sites, warehouses, office buildings, to health care facilities. In most cases, workers who are injured on the job recover and are able to return to work. However, if the injury is severe, it can cause a permanent disability or prevent them from being able […]

People go to hospitals when they have an illness or injury that they cannot heal on their own. Although they are places of healing, hospitals can also be dangerous, with significant opportunities for slip and fall accidents. In the United States, slip and fall accidents account for 15 percent of all accidental deaths, second only […]