When we think about auto accidents we often think of speeding and reckless driving as major factors. Yet when it comes to truck accidents, a lack of sleep is a common danger. Driver fatigue puts everyone on the road at risk, from normal motorists to the drivers...
A spinal cord injury is a devastating injury, typically requiring a lifetime of ongoing medical care. Quadriplegia accidents involve extensive damage to the spinal cord, leaving a victim paralyzed from the waist down. The condition can be the result of a severe auto...
According to To70 (a Dutch aviation consulting firm) and the Aviation Safety Network, 2017 was the safest year ever for commercial airlines in terms of fatal accidents and fatalities. To70 estimated 1 fatal accident for every 16 million flights. The Aviation Safety...
Many people discuss the physical changes brought on by spinal cord injuries, but a person’s mental health is also affected. The changes to your life can be immense, which contributes to the psychological toll of these injuries. People who are paralyzed...
Any accident or injury can have a significant impact on a person’s life, but none have more lasting effects than catastrophic injuries. Spinal injuries and nerve damage are classified as catastrophic injuries because they alter a person’s physical...
Burn injuries are among the most painful types of injuries, and the damages from burn injuries are even more catastrophic when the victim suffers from a third-degree burn. Third-degree burns reach beyond the outermost layer of skin and cause damage to underlying...
Blows to the face or head can lead to serious health and wellness problems. Chief among these issues is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). If a person sustained a traumatic brain injury during an accident, it can gave long-term effects on cognition, sensory...
Large trucks are an essential part of California’s roads. These vehicles help get products in and out of the Bay Area. Of course, their size makes them a hazard should the driver of a large truck lose control of their vehicle. The lawyers of Bowles & Verna...
The cargo loads of semi-trucks and commercial vehicles are required to follow certain rules and guidelines. When those rules are not adhered to and the cargo is improperly loaded, the truck may be off balance and cause a catastrophic accident. The types of injuries...
When people are hurt in accidents and seek compensation for their injuries, it is critical to account for every cost incurred. The most common costs associated with being in an accident and suffering a severe injury are medical costs. These costs extend beyond...