Personal Injury

Bicycles are increasingly used for transportation, exercise, and recreation. But cyclists remain vulnerable when motorists fail to recognize them or fail to share the road safely. A collision between a car and bicycle can produce catastrophic injuries even when the bicycle appears to have suffered relatively minor damage. Common Driver Behaviors That Cause Bicycle Crashes Driver negligence may include: Failing to yield Distracted driving Unsafe passing Turning across a cyclist's path Opening a car door into a cyclist Running a red light Speeding Driving while impaired Any of these behaviors ca...
Read More

Surveillance video can be some of the most valuable evidence in a premises liability claim. A camera may show the dangerous condition, how long it existed, what employees did before the accident, and exactly how the injury occurred. Video Can Show the Condition Suppose a customer slips on a wet floor. A photograph taken after the accident may show the water, but surveillance footage could show when the spill occurred and whether employees walked past it before the accident. That difference can be significant. Video Can Show Employee Conduct A surveillance recording may reveal employees noticin...
Read More

Burn injuries can be among the most painful and difficult injuries a person can experience. Severe burns can require hospitalization, surgery, skin grafting, rehabilitation, and long-term medical treatment. They can also leave permanent scars and affect mobility, appearance, and emotional well-being. Severe Burns Can Require Extensive Treatment Serious burns may require specialized medical care. Treatment can include: Emergency stabilization Wound care Surgery Skin grafts Infection prevention Pain management Rehabilitation Physical therapy Recovery can be lengthy. Scarring Can Be Permanent Bur...
Read More

A dog bite can appear to be a relatively small wound while hiding deeper damage. Teeth can penetrate muscles, tendons, nerves, and other tissues. Some injuries become more serious as swelling, infection, or nerve damage develops. Puncture Wounds Can Hide Internal Damage A bite may leave only a few visible marks while causing significant damage underneath the skin. Medical evaluation is important when the bite breaks the skin, especially when the wound involves the hands, face, joints, or other sensitive areas. Infection Can Complicate Recovery Animal bites can introduce bacteria into wounds. A...
Read More

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 b...
Read More

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 overw...
Read More

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...
Read More

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 Different companies or government entities may be responsible for maintaining different locations. Property Maintenance Can Be Important If...
Read More

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. Paraly...
Read More

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 da...
Read More