Table of Contents Contrary to a prevalent belief, a concussion — or a form of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) — can occur without an outright blow to the head. In fact, any external force that leads to rapid movement of your brain inside your skull could potentially result in this condition. Understanding concussions and […]
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Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. While many outdated sources characterize concussions as a less serious TBI, and a doctor may call your concussion a mild TBI, that by no means equals a non-serious injury. They are extremely serious—the effects can disable
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When someone owns a piece of land, they must keep it safe if they allow visitors. However, accidents can still occur due to a variety of reasons. If you obtained injuries at a mall or grocery store, for example, you might come across the concept of premises liability. Most states have a premises liability law
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After enduring a car accident, you need money to pay for your medical care, replace your lost wages, and compensate you for the harm you have suffered. Often, that money will come to you in the form of a settlement payment from the party at fault for your crash and that party’s liability insurance company.
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Car accident victims often worry an attorney will be too costly to represent them in an insurance claim or lawsuit seeking financial compensation for their injuries. Victims are already under a severe financial strain, facing extensive medical bills and lost time at work. The last thing they need is to add a new expense to
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Like everyone, at some point, you have to travel somewhere else for casual or business reasons. Whether people go to a store or government building, accidents can occur. Some groups have a higher risk of severe injuries. While most situations happen due to negligence. A person with control over the building may have failed to
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The California Driver Handbook states that drivers must “yield the right-of-way to any police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a siren and red lights.” While most drivers can safely pull over to allow emergency vehicles to pass, some situations end with an accident. In this post, we take a look at
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If you sustained injuries due to someone else’s negligence, you could seek compensation. While it’s possible to settle without an attorney, having one by your side can maximize your recovery. So, how much does it cost to hire one? Personal injury attorneys usually receive a percentage of the final settlement or court award. The percentage
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Technically, you can get a settlement for a car accident without a lawyer. In fact the insurance company would prefer that you do! Because without a lawyer, there’s a good chance that your settlement will be far less than what you are lawfully entitled to as an injured plaintiff. Once you accept an insurance payout,
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