The Emotional Trauma of a Dog Bite
To understand the emotional trauma of a dog bite it is useful to turn to psychology and, especially, phobias. A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder which is typically grounded in an irrational fear of the subject of the phobia in question. Those who have arachnophobia are afraid of spiders; those … [Read more...] about The Emotional Trauma of a Dog Bite
UTV Accidents Primarily Result in Head Injuries
If you have ever been a passenger in a UTV over rough terrain, you will understand what it means to be in for a bumpy ride. Unlike ATVs, Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) are not designed primarily for leisure activities. These vehicles often perform an important function for transporting or hauling … [Read more...] about UTV Accidents Primarily Result in Head Injuries
How Long Does an Auto Accident Settlement Take?
As someone who has been injured in an auto accident, it is understandable that you will want answers and a quick resolution to receiving monetary damages if another party was at-fault. However, every accident is different and there are so many potential variables that it would be impossible to … [Read more...] about How Long Does an Auto Accident Settlement Take?
4 Top Reasons People Don’t Report On the Job Injuries
Pain and Suffering: Emotional Stress
How can you fully calculate the cost of an accident? There is more to life than material property, after all. If you have been involved in an accident there is a legal definition for some of the non-economic losses you may incur. Pain and suffering describes general or non-economic losses (NEL) … [Read more...] about Pain and Suffering: Emotional Stress
Delayed TBI Symptoms
One of the dangers associated with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is delayed symptoms, many of which the injured party will not recognize as a sign of potentially serious health complications. A TBI injury can occur due to an accident where you hit your head on a hard surface. This type of injury … [Read more...] about Delayed TBI Symptoms
Back Injuries Caused by Seatbelts
It goes without saying that seatbelts have saved countless lives since their inception. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t suffer injuries in an accident when you are wearing one. In fact, it is often the case that a seatbelt contributes to the cause of injury in some way. This is especially true … [Read more...] about Back Injuries Caused by Seatbelts