The brain is the control center of the body. This organ is involved in all human activities and is protected by the skull. For this reason, head injuries after an accident are generally considered to be the most severe. Trauma to the head can affect all of your...
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How much does it cost to accommodate a spinal cord injury?
Spinal cord injuries will change your life and cause major changes to your financial circumstances. Even if you have an incomplete injury that allows for some motor function and sensation below the injury site, you can expect a lifetime of medical bills. Those medical...
Liability concerns to keep in mind for swimming pools this summer
Florida is famous for its nice weather, and nothing makes summer fun quite like enjoying a friend or family member’s swimming pool with them. While it may not be a fun thing to think about, if a tragedy were to occur, you should know how liability for swimming pool...
Dog bites: What the law in Florida says
Dog bite laws vary according to the state in which they occur. While some jurisdictions follow the one-bite rule, which gives some leeway to the dog’s owner, others, like Florida, follow the strict liability rule. Here is how it works. Under strict liability, the...
How life changes after a brain injury
If you suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it's safe to assume that life is going to change. Brain injury recovery rates are different in every case, and brain injuries are fairly unique from one patient to the next. So, even if you recover physically, that...
Are small dogs more aggressive?
If you're considering your risks of getting bitten by a dog, odds are you’re most nervous when a large dog is barking at you or approaching in an aggressive fashion. And you should be. It's very important to know how to react if you find yourself in this situation so...
The 5 top mistakes made in personal injury claims
There are many mistakes that people make when they start personal injury claims. To make sure you can get as much compensation as possible out of your claim, it’s important that you don’t make the same errors. Here are five of the most common errors that people make...
Fell down the stairs? You could have spinal injuries
If you fall down your stairs, you may laugh it off at first. However, if pain or numbness are present or you feel unusual sensations, it may be a good idea to stay where you are and call for help. Falls like this can lead to trauma to the walls of the spinal discs....
Should you take a settlement after making a personal injury claim?
After you’re involved in a serious accident, you may make a personal injury claim against the responsible party. In most cases, the insurance company responsible for providing car insurance to that person will reach out to you. The agent may want to ask you questions...
Catastrophic spinal cord injuries after falls or wrecks
Spinal cord injuries are often life-altering. Even if a person recovers most of their abilities after the incident, the cost of medical care and other needs can dramatically affect how they can live their life. In most cases, paralysis means that the person won’t ever...