If you wind up severely injured, it can be very difficult to fully grasp the impact of the injury at first. Whether you got hurt due to a car accident or negligent property maintenance on the part of another person, an injury can have long-lasting and complex...
Year: 2018
The importance of an aggressive legal strategy after an injury
Suffering a serious injury, whether it is to the head, spinal cord injury or a compound or spiral fracture, typically means you will have a long period of convalescence and a lot of medical expenses in your future. Focusing on the positive during your medical journey...
Highway deaths involving big rigs are on the rise
Whether you are traveling on Interstate 35 or another of the major thoroughfares in and around Austin, at any given moment, you are likely to be driving near one or more semitrucks. Should an accident occur, if a big rig is involved, injuries to occupants of passenger...
Traumatic brain injury: Things you need to know
A traumatic brain injury has the potential to alter your life. For this reason, it's imperative to understand the finer details of the injury, including the type of treatment that gives you the best chance of making a full recovery. The first thing you need to know...
Seniors, statistically, are less safe on the roads
Drivers deal with any number of potential hazards on the road every day. From potholes to animals attempting to cross the street, just about anything can impact the safety of your daily commute. In order to keep themselves safe, people often engage in risk management...
Inadequate lighting and security can result in premises liability
For many people, the term "premises liability" conjures mental images of dramatic slip-and-fall accidents. While that is one significant source of liability for business owners, it is not the only issue. Businesses open to the public and landlords of all kinds also...
Broken bones from a car accident are not a minor injury
Crashes between two or more motor vehicles present a serious risk of injury. For the people involved in these collisions, medical consequences can include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries and even death. When the crash involves multiple vehicles or a...
You can do things to prevent a bicycle-car accident
If you enjoy riding your bicycle, just the same as many in and around Austin, it's imperative that your safety always comes first. While you may be sure of the things you can do to protect yourself, don't forget that drivers don't always take as much caution. There...
Anesthesia mistakes can prove fatal for the patient
The idea of going under the knife for a surgery can make most people relatively nervous. However, the part of the surgery that people fixate on is rarely the most dangerous component. People worry about getting cut open, when there is very little risk to that process...
Driving too close to commercial trucks can put you at risk
Driving safely means managing multiple risk factors every time you hit the road. Of course, you already know that you need to monitor your vehicle for safety issues, such as the potential for your engine to overheat. You also need to pay close attention to other...