Experiencing a car accident can turn your world upside down in an instant. While you focus on healing physical injuries, it’s crucial not to overlook the emotional scars that might linger. Remember that protecting your mental wellness is just as crucial as addressing...
Injuries
Dog bites can leave more than marks
The resulting wound from a dog’s bite is often just the tip of the iceberg. Victims may face physical and emotional scars that can last a lifetime. If a dog bites you, the owner may owe you more than just an apology. Damages beyond the visible wound When a dog's teeth...
Signs an insurance company might try to fight your claim
After an accident, you will likely need financial support for your injuries, medical bills and lost wages. Filing a personal injury claim, however, is often complex. The last thing you need is the insurance company, making the process even harder. The at-fault party’s...
Preparing for a personal injury settlement negotiation
Personal injury victims rely on insurance claims to cover their medical bills, recovery costs, lost earnings and other related expenses. Unfortunately, many insurance companies take advantage of victims’ vulnerability caused by their injuries. Moreover, these...
What physical impacts can back injuries have?
Back injuries have an enormous impact on the body as a whole. Even a small injury can potentially take a person out of commission for a lengthy amount of time. In what physical ways do back injuries tend to manifest? What impacts do they have? First signs of physical...
What are signs of autonomic nerve damage?
Auto collisions may cause serious injuries, including damage to the nervous system. Many people are familiar with spinal cord injuries, but a car accident can harm other nerves. The autonomic nerves, for instance, control involuntary body functions. So you should know...
Caring for your mental health after a physical injury
An unexpected and severe physical injury could immediately change your life and leave you grappling for some sense of security. You may have concerns about your independence, your ability to maintain your career and whether or not your family will stay by your side...
Avoid these common personal injury claim errors
After an Ohio car crash or another type of incident leaves you with a serious injury, you may wish to file a personal injury lawsuit to try to recover damages to help offset the medical and other expenses you face in the aftermath. While there are certain steps you...
How do TBIs impact personality?
After suffering from a blow to the head, brain injury and head trauma will likely follow if the damage is severe enough. Certain types of these injuries can cause damage not only to the physical body but also to a victim's behavior and personality. But how is that the...
Ohio sees highest number of road deaths since 2002
Traffic fatalities are on the rise across Ohio, and so much so that Ohio road deaths have reached their highest number in almost two decades. There are a number of factors contributing to the uptick in traffic deaths, so learning how to reduce or eliminate these...