Personal Injury
Understanding Amputations and Phantom Pain
One of the worst injuries an accident victim can face is amputation. While an amputation can severely affect an individual physically, it can also cause various emotional, psychological, and neurological consequences. Phantom pain is one of the most reported symptoms that amputation patients experience. Many are surprised when you mention that you have pain in…
Read MoreJaywalking and Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian safety is a critical concern in urban areas, and jaywalking remains a significant contributing factor to pedestrian accidents. Jaywalking, the act of crossing a street outside designated crosswalks or against traffic signals, poses a substantial risk to both pedestrians and drivers. Jaywalking refers to the illegal or improper crossing of a street by a…
Read MoreWhen Can a Worker File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Most workers know that they can file a workers’ compensation claim to cover medical expenses and lost wages. However, many are unaware that under certain circumstances, they may also be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to potentially receive additional compensation for their losses. It can be difficult to know whether you are eligible…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Electric Bicycles
Learning to ride a bike is a childhood milestone. But the bikes we learned on are very different from the bikes that are popular today. Electric bicycles are everywhere these days, and an increasing number of teenagers are using them. It seems, however, that there is more risk and responsibility involved than manufacturers and lawmakers…
Read MoreSeeking Damages for Scarring and Disfigurement in an Injury Lawsuit
In the aftermath of accidents like car crashes, dog bites, workplace accidents, or violent assaults, the consequences often extend beyond the initial injury. Severe lacerations, burns, or trauma can result in permanent scarring, altering one’s physical appearance and causing emotional distress. These scars, whether on the face or body, serve as constant reminders of the…
Read MoreSurvey Reveals the Threat of Social Media to Children
A recent survey from ExpressVPN illustrates the risks young children face on social media. The company interviewed over 2,000 children and their parents in the US and the UK about their social media usage and their feelings about it. Let’s take a look at the survey and find out how and where children are spending…
Read MoreAlabama’s Civil Legal Aid Organizations Do Great Work for the Community
Under the Constitution, you are guaranteed the right to a defense if you are accused of a crime. Public defenders have some of the toughest jobs there are – and some of the most necessary. But they only work in criminal defense, and folks all over Alabama often find themselves in the middle of complicated…
Read MoreWho’s Liable for a Crash at a Shopping Plaza?
Even though a large portion of Americans use online shopping platforms to buy items, many people still enjoy going to shopping malls and plazas. In fact, more than 100 million people visited a mall in 2018, which is about half of all adults in the United States. This means that shopping malls and plazas, like…
Read MoreThe Real Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Certain dangers are hard to take seriously when one knows (or thinks they know) they aren’t likely to actually happen. And the more dangerous something is, the less likely someone expects to face it. No one should live in constant fear or paranoia, but that doesn’t mean taking certain precautions is unreasonable or unnecessary —…
Read MoreMy Best Friend Wrecked My Car; Whose Insurance Pays?
Accidents happen, and depending on the circumstances, they can turn into minor embarrassments or major, life-altering occurrences and a million other things in between. When accidents involve motor vehicles, they become dangerous events with expensive, painful consequences that someone must pay for one way or another. Between injuries, property damage, lost wages, and any other…
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