Car accident injuries can be devastating, and some of them can last for years. Similar to the causes of accidents, there is a wide range of car accident injuries.
However, some injuries are frequent in car accidents. Car accident injuries include head injuries, post-traumatic disorders, and neck injuries.
The presence and effectiveness of airbags, whether the driver and passengers were wearing seat belts, the direction of impact (front, side, or rear), the occupants’ focus at the time of the collision, and the car’s speed at the time of the crash all affect the type and severity of vehicle occupant injuries.
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Is Burn considered a traumatic injury?
With winter in full swing, many people will be cuddling around bonfires and fireplaces to warm their bodies. Unfortunately, as with any other recreational activity, there is always the risk of an accident occurring when a fire is involved.
An accident involving fire or any other heat source can cause serious burn injuries ranging from mild to severe, depending on how much skin was exposed and what part of the body is affected. In some cases, a burn injury victim may have extensive scarring if they have third-degree burns or worse.
That said, a severe burn injury can cause significant
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What Is the Most Common Motorcycle Accident Injury?
If you own a motorcycle, you know that it’s not just for cruising. It can be both an excellent way to quickly get from point A to point B and a fun hobby. After all, who doesn’t like being able to zoom around at breakneck speeds?
As with any type of vehicle, however, owning a motorcycle comes with risks. In fact, motorcycle riders are exposed to a slew of hazards while riding, perhaps the most of all motorists.
According to the Insurance Information Institute, motorcyclists are six times more likely than passenger car occupants to be injured in a crash.
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Controlling a Dog’s Behavior: A Must
As a dog parent, you want your furry friend to be obedient and well-mannered. However, their behavior can sometimes be far from perfect and land you in a serious dog injury lawsuit.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly five million people suffer dog bites annually in the U.S. of those, nearly a million dog bites require medical attention. As much as you love your canine buddy, keep in mind that they are still animals that act not on logic but instinct.
Dog Owner’s Responsibilities
There are a variety of dog behaviors that are considered bad. The extremity
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What Are Your Grounds If You Are the One Responsible for the Car Collision
A motor vehicle accident can occur anytime, causing property damage, bodily injury, and even death. Millions of Americans drive around in their vehicles while heading to work or running errands, increasing the chances of car accidents along the roads. Getting involved in a car crash can be a stressful and frightening experience, especially if you are the one who partially or entirely caused it.
Illinois is a “fault” state, meaning that the driver responsible for the accident is liable for the damages, injuries, and losses incurred by the parties involved. You may panic or even flee the scene once you
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Women VS Men VS Children: Domestic Violence Victims
When most of us hear the words “domestic abuse,” our minds almost always conclude it to be domestic violence. In an abusive relationship, one partner may display the behavior of constantly trying to control or dominate the other through physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, economic abuse, and technological abuse.
Any word or action meant to intimidate the other partner in order to control them counts as domestic violence. If you are or know a victim of violence concerning a man, woman, or child, do not hesitate to call a lawyer.
Understanding Domestic Violence
Domestic violence affects people
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How Traffic Light Cameras Can Be Used as Evidence of a Car Collision/Accident
Intersection car accidents are a significant portion of car accident occurrences and litigated cases. Illinois is ranked 5th among the top ten states for running red traffic lights. The National Safety Administration estimated that 9,227 people in the US died in red-light-running-related car accidents.
Red-light running caused the deaths of more than 840 people in 2019 alone. 2/3 of these intersection car accident victims are people other than the person who ran the red light, such as bicyclists, pedestrians, and the occupants of the other vehicles.
Why Are Traffic Light Cameras Important?
Nobody expects to be involved in a car
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Determining Case After a Fire Injury
According to information the American Burn Association provides, more than 450,000 people receive medical attention for burns yearly. Forty-five thousand of them require hospitalization, and 3,500 of them pass away. More unintentional deaths occur in car accidents in the US. For survivors, the experience and the subsequent battle are typically overwhelming. Serious burn injuries can cause excruciating pain and suffering, and the cost of medical care, including expert care, skin grafts, and physical therapy, can be exorbitant.
Those familiar with burn victim situations know that the devastating impact goes beyond the physical harm. Third-degree burns can cause disfigurement, excruciating agony,
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Worker’s Compensation: Area Safety Protocol Violations
If workers get injured on the job due to violating workplace safety rules, they are still eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. However, this is as long as the workplace safety rule violation is not a purposeful act.
Your workplace and employer in any industry are subject to various safety regulations under federal and state laws, in this case, Illinois. The sole purpose of these laws is to protect you from unnecessary risks on the job.
Workplace Safety Guidelines
Employees must adhere to certain safety guidelines put in place by their employers in many workplaces. Depending on the type of employment
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The Landlord’s Grounds in an Apartment Accident
When you rent an apartment, you have certain duties for the safety of the property. Any additions or modifications you make to the apartment become your responsibility. When a landlord or property owner hands over the keys to an apartment, they do not relinquish all property owner responsibilities. They retain several for the safety and habitability of your apartment building.
Landlords may be held accountable if something goes wrong with the building’s underlying construction, heating, water, plumbing, common spaces, or grounds and causes an accident. As the legal owner of the apartment building, the landlord is still accountable for the
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Which Is The Most Painful Type of Burn Injury?
The skin is damaged when a person suffers a burn injury. Severe burn injuries, on the other hand, can affect almost all of the organs and nerves. The injuries may cause permanent damage, and the victim of a burn injury may experience emotional trauma. If the burns are severe, the victim may experience significant pain and stress.
Burn injury
A burn is damage to the skin or other tissues caused by heat, too much sun, or contact with electricity or chemicals. Burn injuries can cause minor medical problems or an emergency.
The treatment for a burn injury is determined by
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Tips to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents
Driving a motorcycle can be a challenging experience compared to driving a car. Navigating tighter spaces and responding to traffic are just some of the things that come with operating a two-wheeled vehicle. Moreover, motorcycles aren’t built to withstand the same degree of punishment as cars.
For this reason, motorcyclists must be aware of factors that can help prevent crashes from occurring in the first place. Even the slightest change in your routine or habits can make a huge difference in your safety and the likelihood of getting into a Chicago motorcycle crash.
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Role of a Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer
If you’ve been injured in a car accident or other incident, you may be dealing with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The effects of TBI can be devastating, and an injury lawyer could help you recover damages so you can get back on your feet.
A TBI is a type of long-term brain damage that occurs as a result of an outside force. Common causes of TBI include falls, car crashes, sports injuries, and assaults. Even if the cause isn’t immediately obvious, traumatic brain injury lawyers can help determine whether the impairment was caused by something beyond your control and
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Does Everyone Fall off a Motorcycle?
Motorcycle riding can be an exhilarating experience. However, it’s not without its risks. A motorcycle rider is exposed to a greater risk of injury than other road users if they fall off their bike. This is because the rider has less protection from impact than car drivers or passengers.
Thankfully, most riders who fall off end up walking away with only cuts and bruises—not broken bones or worse. Therefore, you should take all necessary precautions before getting on a motorcycle and practice safe riding habits to reduce the chances of falling off your bike.
That being said, most Chicago motorcycle
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What Qualifies as A Brain Injury?
A brain injury is a severe condition that can have long-term physical, cognitive, and emotional effects. It occurs when the brain is damaged due to a sudden external force. It can also occur due to a lack of oxygen.
Brain injuries can range from mild to severe and could lead to long-term physical or cognitive impairment or even death.
For this reason, knowing what a brain injury is, is very important. It will help you understand the potential legal and financial implications of causing a brain injury or ending up a brain injury victim due to someone’s negligence.
This article
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What will happen if my dog bites someone?
Dog bites can be a serious legal matter, as they can cause severe physical and emotional harm to the victim. For this reason, every dog owner needs to understand the potential legal and financial repercussions they could face if their dog bites someone. The incident may even lead to criminal charges where you could face fines and other penalties.
Additionally, your pet’s reputation and relationship with you may suffer if the injury is severe or if the dog bite incidents have occurred multiple times. Depending on the severity of the dog bite injury, your dog may be quarantined or euthanized,
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