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A lot can happen when you are driving with your child in the backseat. While you may be a cautious driver, road conditions and other distractions can lead to a crash. Your child counts on you to have a car seat that can help them survive a collision. An essential part of ensuring your car seat is safe is knowing…
After a catastrophic injury, medical professionals diagnosed you with a spinal cord injury. You know you have a legal case, but you may not know what the road to recovery looks like for a severe injury. Mayo Clinic breaks down spinal cord injury treatment options. Determine which course of action to consider for your legal case. Early treatment When patients…
While riding a motorcycle is a very fun and freeing experience, you do face a risk of serious injury. This is especially true when sharing the road with careless drivers, who might not notice your motorcycle until it is too late. While many types of injuries can accompany motorcycle accidents, fractures are particularly common. According to the Cleveland Clinic, bone…
If you suffer a serious injury in a car accident, your paramount concerns are likely to be recovering completely and moving on with your life. Sooner than you expect, though, you may receive steep medical bills you simply cannot pay. When processing your insurance claim, an adjuster may ask you to complete a blanket medical authorization. Regrettably, signing this seemingly…
Although some motorists may feel comfortable while navigating the Oregon roadways after dark, they may not be aware of the additional hazards that come with driving at night. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fatal car accidents peak on Saturday nights. Not only is it harder to see in the dark, but issues such as driver…
If you are injured by an incident out of your control, the most crucial step is getting medical attention. Once that’s accomplished, you may wonder if you have grounds to take legal action. Personal injury cases can be long and complicated, so it’s advisable to consult with a knowledgeable attorney who understands Oregon’s liability laws. Two typical types of liability…
Safety experts regularly remind motorcyclists to wear a helmet to prevent serious injury in an accident. However, choosing just any helmet may not give you an optimal level of protection. Knowing which factors to consider when making a helmet selection can help you choose an option that satisfies comfort, functionality and safety. Credibility Even if a helmet looks great, its…
Even a low-speed motorcycle crash can leave you with catastrophic injuries. If you hit your head in a collision with a distracted driver or someone else, you may be vulnerable to a cerebrospinal fluid leak. This type of injury is a medical emergency, so you must seek prompt diagnosis and treatment. The cerebrospinal fluid that envelops your brain and spinal…
In most cases, if you suffer an injury due to an unsafe product, you would have the ability to make a liability claim against the manufacturer or other responsible party for selling you an unsafe product. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Products that are naturally unsafe have an exception when it comes to liability for injuries they cause.…
Feeling irritated and annoyed at another driver is a common experience, but sometimes those feelings go too far. Road rage is a serious concern for anyone on the road. It is usually defined as reckless driving involving someone following or purposefully irritating another driver, which can escalate into the potential for a crash the longer it goes on. Here are…