Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have severe and lasting effects on a person's health. Individuals who suffer from TBIs due to accidents caused by someone else's negligence may be able to receive compensation. Understanding the impact of TBIs is important in...
Personal Injury
Exploring the challenges of proving psychological trauma
Personal injury cases in Missouri often involve both physical injuries and psychological trauma, like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD can result in a range of debilitating effects. However, proving and measuring this trauma can be challenging in legal...
What to know about bicycle accident injuries
Bicycle accidents can lead to severe injuries, impacting the lives of those involved. Understanding the common types of injuries in bicycle-related incidents can help raise awareness and promote safety measures for cyclists. Head injuries Head injuries are among the...
What are some common hidden dangers at stores and restaurants?
Shopping for groceries or dining out should be a hassle-free experience. However, common issues such as improperly stacked merchandise, spilled liquids, dropped produce, loose stair treads and poor lighting can turn a routine errand into a dangerous situation. These...
Car wrecks are the primary cause of spinal cord injuries
Car wrecks are the main cause of many spinal cord injuries. When vehicles collide, the force involved can cause significant damage to the spine, resulting in life-altering injuries. Understanding the connection between car wrecks and spinal cord injuries helps raise...
Jobs with the highest probabilities of electrocution
Different types of employment come with inherent risks, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or a traumatic brain injury from a slip-and-fall. For some professions, it is the threat of electrocution that looms large. People need to understand which occupations present the...
Older adults and traffic accidents
Car accidents can happen to anyone, regardless of age. However, it is important to understand that older adults may face unique challenges when it comes to driving. Drivers of all ages should explore some of the factors that contribute to car accidents among older...
What is cognitive rehabilitation?
The Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation recently shared results from 43 studies that looked into how effective cognitive rehabilitation is. These findings look promising and encourage more use of this therapy for brain injuries. Cognitive rehabilitation...
Apartment injuries: When is your landlord liable?
Picture yourself in the lobby of your apartment building, just picking up mail like any ordinary day. But as you walk away, the floor becomes extremely slippery, and you slip and fall. Your back hurts, you have bruises and you now require medical attention on top of...
When can a car crash lead to a wrongful death claim in Missouri?
You’ve just arrived home after a fruitful day at work. Then your phone rings. It’s an emergency number. Someone you love dearly has been involved in a grisly car crash. And it is fatal. If a car accident leads to a loved one’s preventable death, you may hold the...