A traumatic brain injury can occur following a violent jolt or blow to the head or another part of the body. Although a mild TBI will only affect the brain’s cells temporarily, a serious TBI can result in bleeding, torn tissues, bruising and other long-term...
Personal Injury
What is cauda equina syndrome?
The disks of the spine consist of flexible tissues to provide cushioning to the vertebrae. According to Spine Universe, one of the most common spine injuries from car accidents is a herniated disk. Trauma from the accident causes the disk to tear open, allowing the...
San Antonio social media figure killed in crash
New drivers take to Texas' roads every day. Those already traveling on them often understand the need for them to gain experience behind the wheel, as only that experience will ultimately make them safe and responsible motorists. The trouble is that the journey to...
How do skull fractures impact the brain?
Skull fractures do not only affect the bone but often have an impact on the brain, too. Unfortunately, as a lot of force is necessary to crack the bone in the first place, victims of skull fractures often deal with traumatic damage to the brain as well. In what ways...
Dangerous conditions may lead to a legal action for recovery
Business owners owe a duty of care to keep their premises clear of dangerous conditions. Visitors should remain confident they may patronize a business safely. The duty also extends to employees who hold a responsibility to identify and correct hazards. The...
Texas ranks first in the nation for wrong-way crashes
Texas ranks high in terms of the number of wrong-way crash fatalities it sees each year, and the number of people dying in such wrecks is rising rapidly. Many wrong-way crashes share similar elements in common, so working to eliminate these common threads may help...
Looking at motorcycle accident statistics
As a motorcyclist, you could find yourself involved in a serious accident. Sadly, many motorcyclists lost their lives on the road, and those who survive accidents often face a lengthy road to recovery. Financial hardships, mental trauma, physical pain and career...
Texas Senate approves bill that shifts truck accident liability
Trucking accidents and collisions often involve severe impacts and injuries due to the increased size of these vehicles. These accidents risk high damage costs for both the vehicles and physical safety of everyone involved. Recently, Texas legislators approved a bill...
How can technology aid in spinal cord injury recovery?
Spinal cord injuries include any damage to your spinal cord. Spinal cord injuries can result in permanent changes to how your body functions. While your spinal cord injury may not be reversible, technology continues to improve the lives of many patients. According to...
What is insurance bad faith?
By law, your insurance company must act in good faith and deal fairly with you when you make a claim or when someone sues you for something your policy covers. Unfortunately, however, insurance companies sometimes fail to live up to this duty of care they owe their...