Personal Injury Blog

Brain Stem Injuries: Causes, Short-Term Effects, and Long-Term Consequences

Brain injuries are complicated. Each region of the brain is responsible for controlling various parts of your body. Some regions of the brain allow you to process sensations, while others can contribute to different aspects of your personality. The brain stem lies at the base of the brain. It connects the brain to the spinal… read more

Difference Between Slip & Fall and Trip & Fall Accidents

Non-lawyers use the phrase “slip and fall” to describe accidents that happen in businesses and other public places. If someone sustains an injury in a fall after stepping on a grape in a grocery store, they might say the injured person was involved in a slip-and-fall accident. But slip and fall has another, more narrow… read more

Pregnancy and Car Accidents: What You Need to Know After a Crash

Victims in car accidents can sustain traumatic injuries. In some cases, those injuries can result in disabilities or long-term impairments. However, when an accident victim is pregnant, the potential for injury impacts both the mother and her unborn child. Pregnant Women Need Immediate Medical Attention After a Car Accident Prompt medical care after a car… read more

What is MCS-90?

In 2019 alone, there were at least 180,000 commercial auto accidents. In these situations, nearly 100,000 people sustained injury. This should be relatively unsurprising, as commercial drivers handle large machinery, work long hours, and often carry hazardous material. Given these statistics, it’s easy to understand why most commercial auto companies are mandated to have MCS-90… read more

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Lawyer?

Legal representation shouldn’t be reserved solely for dramatic situations worthy of their own HBO miniseries. It’s very possible that you will find yourself in need of legal representation at some point in your life. Car accidents, divorce negotiations, traffic violations, estate planning, slip & fall injuries, company mergers, and wrongful termination are just a few… read more

Causes & Symptoms of Cephalohematoma

Birth injuries cause pain and suffering for the infant and the parents. Some birth injuries are caused by negligence and medical errors. Other injuries are due to conditions beyond anyone’s control. Understanding birth injuries to the head can help parents evaluate their legal options for medical malpractice claims. Cephalohematoma is a birth injury that occurs… read more

Types Of Car Accidents Injuries in Alabama

Recent statistics show that a car accident was reported in Alabama every three to four minutes. With stats like that, it’s not surprising that a person gets injured in a traffic crash in Alabama every 11 minutes and 5 seconds.  No two accidents are the same and the types of injuries naturally vary, but there… read more

Breaking Down 4 Common Symptoms of PTSD After a Car Accident

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental condition caused by experiencing or witnessing a frightening or traumatic event. PTSD could come from being injured or losing a loved one abruptly. It can happen if you’re involved in a car accident. When individuals suffer severe injuries in a car accident, the possibility of suffering from… read more

Understanding Herniated Disc C4/C5 and C5/C6 Injuries

Car accidents and falls are common causes of neck injuries. These personal injury accidents can cause chronic pain and debilitating conditions for individuals. Two of the most common neck injuries occur at the C4/C5 and C5/C6 vertebrae.  What is the Cervical Spine? The spinal column is made up of the tendons, muscles, and bones that… read more

Nine Factors That Determine How Much You Can Expect from a Car Accident Settlement in Alabama

Car accidents are stressful and traumatic events. They also represent one of the leading causes of personal injury in the state of Alabama. In the aftermath of a collision, you have the right to seek financial recovery. If you or someone you love is planning to seek compensation, you may be wondering how much you… read more