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After a recent car collision, you have several injuries to sort out to build your personal injury case against the responsible party. You suspect you have a herniated disc, but how do you know for sure? Mayo Clinic describes how physicians determine if a patient has a herniated disc. Learn which diagnosis options to discuss with your doctor. Physical exam…
Physical injuries from car accidents can range from minor whiplash to a severe traumatic brain injury. Spinal cord injuries including paralysis can permanently alter a person’s life and jeopardize their independence. Oftentimes, victims’ families assume the task of providing care and support for their gravely injured loved ones. Adjusting to major changes can take its toll on everyone. Families that…
Serious burn injuries damage bodily tissue via contact through flames, heat, radiation, or electricity. According to the Cleveland Clinic, emergency rooms treat nearly 500,000 patients for burns every year. While first and second-degree burns usually cause only minor effects, third-degree burns are far more serious. In this case, burns will affect all three layers of the skin. Severe burn injuries…
After getting into a severe crash that resulted in a head injury, you want to keep an eye out for related brain injuries. These injuries can range from mild to extreme. But no matter what the level of severity, you should have a medical professional take a look. Brain trauma to the extreme and severe degree can alter your life,…
Earning a driver’s license can be an exciting rite of passage for teens, but as a parent, you probably have concerns about your child’s safety behind the wheel. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, the state’s graduated licensing program has reduced fatal accidents among teen drivers by half since it started in 1989. Review the restrictions of the graduated…
When a defective product makes its way into a consumer’s hands, it can cause inconvenience for the manufacturer. However, depending on the product, its use and the type of defect, bad products could cause serious consequences for end-users that sometimes result in life-altering injuries or death. Government entities such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission, oversee a number of products…
When a product has defects, this can cause a lot of problems for the market. Buyers may end up suffering injuries that leave them with trauma. Sellers can end up losing enormous amounts of money and having to discard tons of product. In order to help cut down on these issues, it is important to identify where product defects may…
Thanks to an increased emphasis on educating people on the dangers of drowsy driving, many in Oregon understand that fatigued drivers may pose as much of a threat as those who drive while drunk or distracted. Most assume that one unable to get a good night of sleep will avoid driving until they feel more rested. Yet what about those…
You might be reluctant to hire a personal injury attorney following a serious accident. You may think it won’t be worth your time. You might think your insurance provider will give you all of the coverage you need. Maybe you’re worried about what other people may think of you. There’s a misconception that seeking compensation through a personal injury lawsuit…
After suffering from a head injury, you may also suffer from brain trauma. This can impact many of your mental faculties. For many victims, memory damage is the first big impact that you may notice. But how do brain injuries affect memory? How long does it take your memory to return to normal? How brain injuries affect memory The Model…