Older adults are medically vulnerable in many cases. Families may make the difficult decision to move an older adult into a nursing home when they require more support than their children or other loved ones can consistently provide. They may experience cognitive...
If you were in a car accident and later felt pain in your neck area, you might assume you are simply experiencing one of the most common symptoms of whiplash. Whiplash happens because of sudden movement stretches that injure your neck’s soft tissues, causing pain that...
A truck accident may literally and figuratively catapult you into a lethal situation. According to recent data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, of 39,508 motor vehicle crashes in 2021, there were 42,939 fatalities. Per 100,000 population, Mississippi’s...
People sometimes complain about all the technology in modern cars. They may be worried that every piece of technology is just something else that can break, for instance. They may also consider some of this tech to be superfluous, believing that it isn’t needed in the...
Warm, dry weather is motorcycle weather. Two-wheeled transportation is safest and most enjoyable during pleasant summer weather, and many people cannot wait to get out for their first ride of the season. There are many benefits to riding a motorcycle. The thrill of...
If you’ve been seriously injured in a car crash or other event caused by someone else’s negligence or actions, you can and should include any lost income in the amount of compensation you seek for your financial losses. If you earn a regular salary or hourly wage, you...
Any type of road traffic collision can cause severe injuries and even fatalities. However, drivers and passengers are often particularly exposed during rear-end collisions. This is because victims (especially in the lead vehicle) do not anticipate a collision, so they...
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a medical term used when the head suffers a forceful or violent blow, hit or strike. A TBI causes serious head and brain injuries to victims. Some TBIs are fatal and others may leave victims with permanent disabilities. Many TBIs are...
If you suffer a serious brain injury in a car crash, it is important you understand the possible total cost to you when seeking compensation. One thing to consider is that your injury could leave you unable to work. At least for some time. Here is why: Communication...
The spinal cord is an essential part of your body, and any damage can significantly impact your movement and quality of life. While most people focus on the physical symptoms of a spinal cord injury, such an injury may have some long-term effects. Below are some of...
