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How does brain trauma manifest?

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After suffering from a blow to the head, it is possible to end up with brain trauma or injury. How do these injuries manifest? What sort of forms do they take depending on the victim or the type of injury in question? Mild brain trauma red flags Mayo Clinic discusses brain trauma and its… Read More »

Can a crash give you a crush injury?

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Many different types of physical injury can occur during a car crash. Crush injuries are one of many potential injuries that may happen. What should you know about crush injuries? What form do they come in, and what are the biggest associated risks? What causes crush injuries? Up To Date discusses crush injuries that… Read More »

What are the different types of burn injury?

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Suffering from a burn is a painful experience that almost everyone has had at least once. However, not many people experience the worse levels of burn injury and thus know little about them. Burns can range from first to third degree, with each one causing more damage and harm than the level before. Mild… Read More »

What should you know about force majeure clauses?

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Unfortunately for businesses, it is impossible to predict every single catastrophic occurrence that may happen in the course of the business’s lifetime. These catastrophic events may also make it impossible to complete contracts as related to a business. In these cases, force majeure clauses may get evoked. Defining a force majeure clause The American… Read More »

Dealing with unreasonable demands from your insurance company

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Sometimes insurance companies ask for the impossible, leaving you feeling frustrated and powerless. In Texas, an insurance company generally has 15 days to request information after a claim. However, they can stretch out the deadline to 45 days if they come up with a reason. Insurers often make unreasonable requests to delay the claims… Read More »

What are common causes of slip-and-fall injuries?

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The workplace can provide a lot of potential dangers to a person’s physical health and well-being. Unfortunately, some of these dangers can come in unexpected places, too. Slip-and-fall injuries are the result of many of these unexpected and often commonplace dangers. Tripping hazards The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discuss common causes of… Read More »

Were you diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome after a crash?

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Within the spine, flexible tissue exists to help cushion the vertebrae as they move. A herniated disk is one of the most typical injuries due to car crashes. What is a herniated disk? In this situation, the disk may tear, and the gelatinous material within can spill out, putting pressure on the nerves of… Read More »

Can a back injury after a crash have lasting mental impacts?

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Many people focus on the physical injuries and the healing process that occurs after a victim suffers from an injury to the back. However, this is a lengthy process that involves multiple parts of a person, including their emotional and mental health. The connection between pain and mental health As the International Association for… Read More »

What are the different damages for contract breach?

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In the business-to-business world, breach of contract is very common. It is usually best to try and resolve these issues informally outside of court, but this is not always possible. If informal means fail, usually injured parties will seek to have the legal system remedy the situation. In most cases, if one party breaches… Read More »

What is distracted driving?

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Drunk driving is extremely dangerous and costs many lives each year in the US. In fact, the estimate is that one person dies every 52 minutes in the US due to drunk driving. However, there is another menace on American roads: distracted driving. Many elements of distracted driving seem innocent on the surface, but… Read More »

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