A recent semi-truck accident on a popular Texas highway is testament to the dangers large commercial vehicles often pose on the road, especially when traveling nearby extremely small passenger cars. An 18-wheeler transport fleet traveling on State Highway 36 north of...
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Who pays for medical care after a San Antonio motorcycle crash?
Riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating experience. However, the enjoyment of a motorcycle ride comes at a heavy cost to many riders. Many bikers are often victims of motorcycle accidents, suffering serious injury due to little protection. Accidents often cause...
The potential long-term medical impacts of spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injuries are perhaps the most feared injuries commonly associated with crashes. Many people catastrophize the idea of losing motor function and sensation after an injury to their spinal cords. They might think of the time when they would need to initially...
The difference between a class action suit and a mass tort case
In some personal injury scenarios, numerous people will have suffered essentially the same injury. Each individual’s harm may not be identical, but it has the same root cause. Each then wants to sue the person or a company that they believe is responsible for those...
Care for someone with a traumatic brain injury can cost millions
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) could be the result of a car crash, a fall or even some kind of product failure. Someone may strike their head or experience very rough motions that cause bleeding and bruising on the brain. Brain injuries range from mild to severe, and...
Camp Lejeune contamination
You have heard the words “Camp Lejeune” in the news in the past few years, but few understand the tragedies there. Camp Lejeune was a Marine Corps military base in North Carolina. For years, it housed millions of servicemembers and their civilian family members....
Being seen on your bicycle
Whether you use your bike for exercise, a hobby or transportation, summer is a great time to get your bicycle out for another adventure. Safety is an essential part of going out on your bike. In addition to your helmet and other protective gear, you should also make...
Car accidents often leave victims with hidden injuries
The first several moments after a car accident may involve many different emotions and sensations for the victims. If you recently experienced a car accident, you may have felt anger, surprise, fear and relief in a matter of seconds. For many accident victims, the...
How do doctors treat bone fractures?
Bone fractures are common in car accidents and they can range from minor in severity to serious. If you've suffered from any kind of broken bone after a serious collision, you may want to learn a little bit about how doctors will likely treat your condition to...
Understanding the many types of car accident injuries
There are many reasons why you never want to be involved in a car accident, including the fact that you could suffer a serious injury that alters your health for the rest of your life. Unfortunately, no matter how hard you try to avoid trouble on the road, another...