What constitutes a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?

Traumatic Brain Injuries are usually the result of a blow or injury to the head. Though any TBI is a serious medical issue, some cases are more severe than others. A “mild” TBI can produce temporary loss of consciousness, change of mental state, or variations in mood or behavior. Severe cases can lead to extended periods of unconsciousness, severe mental health issues, and even death.

What causes...

As an employee on a boat, barge, container ship, cruise ship, fishing boat, ship, charter boat or any other form of ship vessel, it is very likely that you will be covered by the Jones Act. Even those working in offshore drilling rigs and anywhere near or in water will also be covered by this law.

The Jones Act basically states that all goods which are transported via water between the ports of US have to be completed using US flag ships. These ships have to be constructed in...

When people think of plane crashes, they tend to quickly imagine the large scale crashes of commercial planes seen on television.  Truthfully, however, a majority of plane crashes are actually small private or chartered plane.  This makes sense when you stop to consider the fact that small planes spend a great deal more time in the air on average than commercial flights.

There are a number of reasons for this data.  Commercial plane crashes tend to receive more...

Cancer is a disease that cannot be pinned down to one single cause. There are various factors which may help increase the likelihood of an individual developing the disease. Your genes, general lifestyle, or even the environment may all contribute to increasing the chances of developing the disease.

Early diagnosis of cancer is essential in leading to more effective treatment and lower mortality rate. Failure by doctors to do this can have devastating results for the patient...

About 500,000 traffic accidents involving large semi-trucks happen annually in the U.S. Sadly, tens of thousands of people are injured and 5,000 are killed each year in those accidents, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

When accident victims survive these large-scale truck accidents , their injuries are often severe and life-changing, from traumatic brain injury to spinal cord injury to amputations.

What makes a truck-versus-passenger vehicle...

If you or a loved one has been injured in an aviation accident, the idea of taking the matter to court can be overwhelming, especially if you are dealing with loss or injury.  Contacting a lawyer can certainly seem stressful, but it is always the best solution.  When you contact an aviation attorney about your accident, you will find that you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries as well as compensation for any lost wages or damages that you sustained as a result...

Doctors and other medical practitioners usually provide a high level of service to their patients. Unfortunately, on occasion mistakes do happen and in these situations patients will be quite emotional and upset. The potential risks involved in medical treatment may be forgotten; however the patient will be entitled to an explanation.

A case of clinical negligence is when it can be proven by the patient that the treatment provided by the doctor or other medical practitioner...

Employer and labor contracts are some of the most diverse and complex arrangements made. Throughout the country's history, labor law has changed significantly to ensure that employees are treated fairly and equitably. When there is a breach of contract or failure on the part of an employer to treat you fairly, civil action to remedy the problem is your right. An experienced employment lawyer can help ensure that your case is filed and equitably settled in any number of disputes with...

Personal injuries are of various kinds. A person can meet with an accident while travelling, driving a car, while walking, working, or simply as a pedestrian. Any person can meet with an accident at any point of time. If you have been injured and suffered this kind of injury, you can certainly make a claim for it. If you wish to make a claim fast, you can opt for online personal injury claims.

It is true that most of the victims of accident find it a tedious task to make a...

If you have met with an accident due to the fault of someone, you can make a claim. You can leave aside your fears of meeting with failure if you were to make a claim. You can seek help from compensation claims solicitors who can help you make a suitable claim.

However, there are many victims of accident who are afraid to make a claim fearing their request to make a claim may be turned down. Some are worried about the exorbitant price of the claims procedure. If you think you...