If you find yourself involved in or a witness to a bicycle accident, it can help to know what to do. Unless it is an extremely minor incident with absolutely no injuries, you should call 911. The operator will send emergency medical assistance and sort out which law enforcement agency will respond. If you are […]
Despite your best efforts to avoid it, you were in a car crash. After you safely and legally leave the scene of the accident, you are probably wondering what will happen next. Here is a step-by-step walk-through of what happens after a car accident in Florida and what to expect under Florida laws.
Get immediate […]
The first thing to do after a pedestrian accident is to get immediate medical attention. Even if you think you suffered only a few bruises, you might have broken bones, internal bleeding, or soft tissue damage that has not yet developed noticeable symptoms.
Whenever a vehicle hits a person, trauma specialists at an emergency room or […]
You can file a pedestrian accident claim by consulting with a lawyer. A claim is one of several possible options for compensation if you are a pedestrian who suffered injuries because of someone else’s negligence. A personal injury lawyer can help you sort out the insurance questions, since there might be multiple policies that could […]
Pain in your shoulder after a crash is not something to ignore. Your shoulder is a crowded area with bones, soft tissues, nerves, blood vessels, and three joints that make it possible for you to use your arm. An untreated injury can create problems for the rest of your life.
How Motor Vehicle Accidents Can Cause […]
You can file a lawsuit in the Florida courts for the wrongful death of a loved one if you fit into one of the categories of people with a legal right to pursue these cases. The Florida Wrongful Death Act provides the rules you must follow when filing one of these actions.
Eight Steps for Filing […]
You should get immediate medical attention if you have been in an auto accident while pregnant, even if it is just a fender bender. You might feel fine, but the professionals need to assess the status of your baby. Disruption of the placenta can cause premature labor. The vast majority of fetal losses after trauma […]
You can get post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from a car accident. Two ways this can happen include:
Suffering severe injuries in a collision
Witnessing other people get severe or fatal injuries
Symptoms of PTSD from a Car Wreck
When you get PTSD from a car accident there are symptoms that can be broken down into two categories: […]
You can file a lawsuit in the Florida courts for the wrongful death of a loved one if you fit into one of the categories of people with a legal right to pursue these cases. The Florida Wrongful Death Act provides the rules you must follow when filing one of these actions.
Eight Steps for Filing a […]
Pain in your shoulder after a crash is not something to ignore. Your shoulder is a crowded area with bones, soft tissues, nerves, blood vessels, and three joints that make it possible for you to use your arm. An untreated injury can create problems for the rest of your life.
How Motor Vehicle Accidents Can Cause […]
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