Skip to Main Content
site logo
phone logo
Call us for FREE Consultation (404) 418-8507 We don't get paid unless we win for you.

Ponton Law

Blog

Get help now

Ponton Law Blog

Personal Injury

When Is a Burn Injury a Catastrophic Personal Injury?

Not every burn injury has the same legal or medical consequences. A minor burn may heal quickly with limited treatment. A severe burn can require months or years of medical care and permanently change a person's life. Understanding when a burn becomes catastrophic is important when evaluating an injury claim. Severity and Location Matter A burn may be particularly serious when it involves a large portion of the body or affects critical areas. Burns involving the face, hands, feet, joints, or other sensitive areas can create long-term functional problems. Deep Burns May Require Surgery Severe burns can damage multiple layers of skin and underlying tissue. Treatment may involve surgical procedures and skin grafting. Some patients require multiple operations as they recover...

Personal Injury

How a Traumatic Brain Injury Can Change a Person’s Ability to Work

Work is often one of the first areas of life affected by a serious traumatic brain injury. Someone may appear physically capable of returning to work while struggling with memory, concentration, communication, fatigue, or decision-making. These invisible symptoms can make returning to the same position difficult. Cognitive Problems Can Affect Job Performance Many jobs require employees to remember instructions, solve problems, communicate effectively, and make decisions. A brain injury can interfere with these abilities. Someone may need more time to complete familiar tasks or may become overwhelmed by situations they previously handled easily. Physical Symptoms Can Also Interfere TBIs can cause headaches, dizziness, balance problems, fatigue, and sensitivity to light or noise. A person who works around machinery, drives for a living, works at heights, or performs phys..

Car Accident

Injured as an Uber Passenger? What You Need to Know

Passengers generally have little control over the circumstances that cause a crash. When an Uber passenger is seriously injured, however, determining who is responsible can become complicated. The accident may have been caused by the Uber driver, another motorist, or multiple factors. You Can Be Injured Without Being at Fault A passenger may be injured even though they did nothing to cause the accident. Possible causes include: The Uber driver running a red light Another driver failing to yield A rear-end collision A distracted driver A drunk driver A dangerous lane change The investigation should focus on the conduct that caused the crash...

Personal Injury

What Should You Do After Being Seriously Injured at an Airport?

Airports are complex environments filled with travelers, employees, vehicles, escalators, elevators, moving walkways, luggage equipment, and large crowds. When a serious injury occurs at an airport, determining who is responsible can be more complicated than in an ordinary slip-and-fall case. Report the Incident An injured traveler should report the incident to the appropriate airport personnel or security authorities. Documentation created at the time of the incident can become important later. Get Medical Attention A serious injury should be evaluated promptly. Airport accidents can involve fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, or other serious conditions. Some injuries may not become fully apparent immediately. Photograph the Hazard..

Personal Injury

Who May Be Responsible for an Injury at an Airport?

Airport injury claims can be unusually complicated because an airport is not necessarily controlled by one entity. A traveler may assume that the airport itself is automatically responsible for an accident. That is not always the case. Different Parties May Control Different Areas An airport can include: Terminal buildings Parking garages Rental-car facilities Restaurants Retail stores Security areas Escalators Elevators Walkways Roads Transportation areas..

pedestrian accident

Why Pedestrian Accidents Can Cause Catastrophic Injuries

Pedestrians have virtually no physical protection when struck by a motor vehicle. Even a collision at relatively moderate speeds can cause severe injuries. At higher speeds, the consequences can be catastrophic or fatal. Pedestrian accidents can result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, fractures, internal injuries, amputations, and other life-changing conditions. A Vehicle Can Cause Multiple Impacts A pedestrian may be struck directly by a vehicle and then thrown onto the roadway. The victim may suffer injuries from: The initial impact with the vehicle. Being thrown against another object. Landing on the pavement. Being struck by another vehicle. This creates the potential for multiple serious injuries from a single incident...

Car Accident

How a Serious Car Accident Can Affect Your Family, Not Just You

When someone suffers a catastrophic injury in a car accident, the person injured is not the only one affected. A serious crash can disrupt an entire household. Medical treatment, lost income, physical limitations, emotional distress, and changes in family responsibilities can continue long after the vehicles have been repaired. For families dealing with a catastrophic injury, understanding the broader consequences is important. The Injured Person May Lose Independence Some accident victims require help with activities they previously handled without assistance. A spinal cord injury may affect mobility. A brain injury may affect memory, concentration, judgment, or communication. Severe orthopedic injuries may make it difficult to walk, drive, work, or care for children. The family may suddenly become responsible for transportation, appointments, household chores, and personal care. Lost Income Can Create Financial Pressure..

Personal Injury

What Happens When a Bicycle Accident Causes a Spinal Cord Injury?

Cyclists have little physical protection when they collide with a motor vehicle or are thrown onto the roadway. One of the most devastating potential outcomes is a spinal cord injury. Damage to the spinal cord can permanently affect movement, sensation, and independence. How Spinal Cord Injuries Happen A cyclist may suffer a spinal injury when: A vehicle strikes the bicycle The cyclist is thrown from the bike The cyclist lands directly on the back The cyclist collides with a fixed object Another vehicle runs over the cyclist The severity depends on the location and extent of the damage. Paralysis Can Change Every Part of Life A spinal cor..

Dog Bite Injuries

What Happens When a Dog Attack Causes a Permanent Injury?

Dog attacks can cause far more than temporary wounds. A serious attack can result in deep puncture wounds, nerve damage, fractures, permanent scarring, infection, psychological trauma, and disfigurement. Children can be particularly vulnerable because of their size and the severity of injuries that can occur when a large dog attacks. Dog Attacks Can Cause Permanent Scarring Bite wounds may require stitches, surgery, and reconstructive procedures. Scars can remain permanently visible, particularly when bites occur on the face, neck, arms, or hands. Nerve Damage Can Affect Function A bite can damage nerves, tendons, and muscles. Injuries to the hands or arms can affect grip strength and mobility. Some victims require extensive rehabilitation...

Truck Accident

Why Truck Accident Injuries Are Often More Severe Than Car Crash Injuries

A collision between a passenger vehicle and a commercial truck can be devastating. Tractor-trailers, large delivery vehicles, and other commercial vehicles can weigh many times more than passenger cars. When these vehicles collide, the difference in size and weight can produce catastrophic consequences. Truck accidents can cause traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, fractures, internal injuries, amputations, and wrongful death. The Size Difference Matters Passenger vehicles are designed to protect occupants during collisions, but they cannot eliminate the physical forces involved when a much larger commercial vehicle strikes them. A truck may also have a significantly greater stopping distance than a passenger vehicle. If a truck driver is traveling too fast, following too closely, distracted, fatigued, or unable to see traffic ahead, the resulting crash can be severe. Truck Accidents May Involve Multiple Causes A commercial truck crash is not necessarily caused..