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When the brain is injured, the effects can be devastating and life-changing, since the brain controls all our bodily and mental functions. Brain injuries can produce changes in personality, intellect, creativity, and memory, and severe injuries can lead to paralysis, inability to communicate, coma, or death. Those who survive may need life-long care, face financially draining medical and rehabilitation costs, and be unable to ...

The brain is made of soft tissue, surrounded by a hard skull to protect it, but there still are many ways that the brain can be injured. "Brain injury" is a term that encompasses everything from mild concussions to serious trauma. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) usually results from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body. An object that goes through brain tissue, such as a bullet or shattered piece of skull, also can cause tr...

The time it will take to settle a truck accident case varies greatly, depending on the factors and parties involved and the extent and severity of the complexity of the case. Truck accidents are often complicated, especially if they involve large commercial trucking companies who have deep pockets and high-powered lawyers, deny claims or pay out as little as possible, and drag out the time it takes to settle in an attempt to w...

If you’re wondering are nursing homes liable for falls, the answer is typically yes. When a resident slips, trips or falls in a nursing home, the home is liable under the legal theory of premises liability. In addition, a nursing home can also be liable under the medical negligence theory if a resident falls and suffers serious injury. There are several ways that a nursing home can be negligent when it comes to preventi...

Determining who is at fault in a lane-change accident can be complicated, and it is influenced by several factors. Parties potentially at fault in a lane-change accident include: The driver changing lanes A distracted driver in another vehicle A drunk driver Both drivers/multiple drivers. In some cases, the at-fault party is obvious.  In other cases, more than one driver is at fault, and the analysis hinges on...