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What is Pain and Suffering in a Personal Injury Case?

Pain and suffering in a personal injury lawsuit is usually described as “non-economic damages.” Your pain and suffering may not have a dollar value, in terms of time spent in the hospital or seeing a doctor. There are...

What is Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy?

Various complications can cause hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. The damage to your child’s brain from prolonged HIE is usually called “cerebral palsy”, and it will cause a...

What is Considered a Catastrophic Injury?

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the term “catastrophic” is defined as an action or event that causes sudden and very great harm. It is important to know what is considered a catastrophic injury after an...

What is a Closed Head Injury?

The brain may be the most important organ in the body. It’s the organ that makes you who you are. Thinking, feeling, and remembering are all carried out in the brain. Any injury to your brain affects who you are in a way...

Subdural Hematoma – Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

Subdural hematoma are blood clots or collections of blood between the surface of your brain and your skull. They can be very dangerous, with deadly consequences if you do not receive prompt medical attention.

Punitive Damages in Truck Accident Cases

Trucking accident cases are some of the most devastating vehicular accidents. Trucks are massive vehicles that can inflict debilitating injuries on their victims. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...

Proving Damages in a Wrongful Death Case

Wrongful death lawsuits can present challenges both emotionally and in the courtroom. Proving damages is just one aspect of the case. This consists of proving to the jury how much compensation you should be awarded for the...

Making a Hospital Fall Claim

Fall injuries in hospitals can be especially hazardous. People who are in the hospital are already ill or injured, and may be unable to care for themselves properly. A fall can exacerbate existing injuries or create new...