If you suffer a spinal cord injury in a collision or as a result of a medical error, then you should know that this is a condition that may impact you for the rest of your life. Many spinal cord injuries do have some recovery, but for the most part, injuries to the...
Injuries
3 tips for living with chronic pain
After an automobile collision, one of the risks is that you may have to live with permanent injuries or chronic pain. Sometimes, even though the body appears to have healed, people still have pain daily or regularly. That chronic pain can cause all kinds of...
Don’t let the grieving process rob you of your chance for justice
Losing a parent, child or spouse is a devastating experience. Realistically, your life will never be the same. You will likely require years to handle your grief. Many psychological professionals estimate it takes between six months and four years for someone to...
Ohio Supreme Court Set to Hear Case Challenging Damage Caps
"The right of trial by jury shall be inviolate." Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Ohio. The clear language of Ohio's Constitution holds that the right to jury trial shall not be infringed, yet the Ohio Legislature has continuously and...
What is a blind spot, and why should you avoid it?
If you will be driving around other vehicles, one of the things you have to look out for is entering into a blind spot. A vehicle’s blind spot is the area where the driver can’t easily see others along the back, sides or front of the vehicle. The mirrors may miss an...
Are there different types of paralysis?
Vehicle occupants involved in a car or truck collision could suffer a range of catastrophic injuries. Depending on factors such as the force of the impact and the types of vehicles effected, collisions can result in devastating property damage as well as severe...
What are the 2 leading causes of traumatic brain injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) come in all shapes and sizes. Some TBIs are so severe that an individual suffers catastrophic medical effects. Large periods of unconsciousness or brain damage so severe that people can no longer regulate their own body temperature...
Does texting while driving open a person up to a lawsuit?
Car crashes can be life-altering and traumatic experiences, to say nothing of how incredibly expensive they often are. It can take quite some time for your life to get back to normal, especially if you or a passenger suffered serious injuries in the collision. After a...
Grief-induced procrastination can mean losing out on compensation
Losing someone you love and depend on unexpectedly can have quite a few negative consequences. Not only do you miss the company and affection of your loved one, but you also have financial concerns stemming from lost income and the expenses associated with their...
How the location of a spinal cord injury affects your life
Spinal cord injuries remain one of the most feared of all potential injuries someone could suffer in a crash. Many people have an intense fear of losing motor function or sensation in part of their body, which makes a spinal cord injury seem particularly debilitating,...
