Non-economic damages can bring you significant compensation after a serious injury. These damages cover your pain, suffering and reduced quality of life, not just medical bills or lost wages. When others can't see your serious injuries—like brain trauma, PTSD or...
Losing your spouse to workplace toxic exposure is devastating. Beyond the emotional toll, you now face the urgent challenge of protecting your family’s finances. Toxic exposure can occur in factories, laboratories, construction sites or any workplace that handles...
Spinal cord injuries are catastrophic injuries that cause lifetime consequences. People with spinal cord injuries often experience permanent functional changes and require ongoing medical support. They may also have significant reductions in their earning potential....
Drivers should always ensure they’re properly rested before they get behind the wheel. Deciding to drive when they’re fatigued can have devastating effects, and it’s completely preventable so no driver should decide to take this risk. Studies have shown that staying...
When a loved one passes away, family members may be able to sue for a loss of consortium. This word has its roots in the word consort, which was often used to refer to a person’s spouse. If a man passes away in a car accident caused by another driver, for instance,...
Those seriously hurt in motor vehicle collisions often focus on their physical injuries. People who experience limb loss due to traumatic amputation or surgical amputation after a motor vehicle crash have a long road to physical recovery ahead of them. Given the...
Spinal cord injuries are catastrophic injuries that can lead to lifelong effects for the victim. These can stem from a variety of incidents, including motor vehicle crashes and falls. These incidents are sometimes caused by negligence. When that occurs, the victim...
Limb loss either due to surgery or a traumatic injury can have profound consequences for an affected individual. The physical limitations of losing a body part can be difficult to overcome. Many people require months of rehabilitative care and possibly prosthetic...
Certain types of injuries are generally classified as mild to moderate. They cause pain and other concerning symptoms, but people can fully recover with the right medical intervention. Other injuries are catastrophic. They cause permanent medical symptoms and may...
If you have been in a catastrophic accident, you likely have medical bills piling up in addition to your family’s living expenses. Even worse, you have little to no income while you recover, and your savings are rapidly decreasing. Insurance companies know you’re in a...