Catastrophic injuries happen every day in California – but that doesn’t make it any easier when the victim is someone you love. If a person close to you suffers a traumatic brain injury, paralyzing spinal cord injury, amputation or another catastrophic injury, there are immediate and long-term actions you can take to make life easier…
If you suffer a catastrophic injury in a preventable accident in California, hiring a personal injury lawyer to represent you during the claims process can alter your future for the better. Catastrophic injuries change lives. Before trusting an insurance company with your claim – which will likely try to underpay you – contact an attorney to…
Bone fractures are classified by type and severity. The type of fracture can determine how the injury should be treated. Assessing the type of broken bone and its severity can also determine the patient’s prognosis for recovery. Some severe fractures can cause long-lasting and permanent damage.Open vs. Closed Bone fractures can be open or closed based…
It is a common misconception that a dislocation injury is not serious and does not require medical attention. The reality is that dislocated joints can have serious health complications if they are not handled and treated correctly, including blood vessel damage and long-lasting mobility problems. It is important to always seek professional treatment after a…
Catastrophic car accidents, falls, workplace incidents, machinery accidents, explosions and certain health conditions may all result in lost limbs – leaving victims forever changed. Certain injuries are too serious or extensive to allow for the preservation of a limb. In these scenarios, surgical amputations are used as a last-resort medical treatment.What Is a Surgical Amputation? Limbs…
Chronic pain is a lingering type of trauma that stays with a victim long after an accident – often affecting quality of life, time spent with friends and family, ability to participate in work and favorite activities, and overall mental and emotional well-being. If you are experiencing chronic or long-term pain after an accident, it