Injuries

Injury victims typically pursue one type of compensation after an accident, depending upon the circumstances at play: Workers' compensation if the accident happened on the job Personal injury if the accident was caused by a negligent person or business Social Security...

Millions of older Americans who need help with daily living rely on nursing home care. Unfortunately, too often nursing facilities may try to cut corners to increase their own profits.  Poor hiring practices, understaffing, lack of caregiver training or lack of proper...

While traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are generally tied to motor vehicle accidents, this trauma can be caused by any significant impact or jarring motion. From falling off a ladder to being struck in the head by falling debris, a TBI can result in both structural and...

Traumatic brain injury is the collective name for different types of head injuries, including concussions. Although a blow to the head may cause you to experience a concussion, the rapid deceleration that is common with car accidents may also contribute to the...

If you have a loved one who has autism spectrum disorder, you likely know how challenging it can be to perform everyday tasks, including work. Fortunately, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are available to some individuals who have autism or an...

According to 2018 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, North Carolina has a higher rate of fatal auto accidents than 45 other U.S. states. More than 1,400 car crash fatalities occurred in the state in 2017 alone. Here are the statistics behind...

You depend on the nursing home to take good care of your elderly loved one. Unfortunately, though, nursing home abuse and neglect happen at almost alarming rates. In fact, according to the National Council on Aging, as many as 10% of older Americans are victims of...

You may walk away from a minor car crash, such as a rear-end collision, not realizing that you suffered a significant head injury.  Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of TBI, but your body may mask injury symptoms for hours if not days.  Traumatic brain injury  There...

Wearing your seat belt every time you drive makes a great deal of sense. After all, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that seat belts dramatically reduce an individual’s chances of sustaining a serious injury or dying in a car crash. Furthermore,...