People are often hesitant to do things that they perceive to be dangerous. Someone may turn down the opportunity to climb a mountain because they’re worried about falling or being struck by an avalanche. They may avoid surfing or swimming in the ocean because they are...
Year: 2023
How personality changes caused by TBI can affect a person’s life
We’ve all read and heard tragic stories of professional football players and others with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) caused by multiple traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) who became angry, violent, unstable people as the result of all this trauma to their...
3 causes of semitruck crashes (besides trucker errors)
Semitruck crashes can lead to catastrophic injuries that are difficult for the victims to overcome. A person struck by a semitruck may opt to file a compensation claim to help offset the financial impacts of the crash. While some may assume that the trucker is always...
The difference between wrongful death and vehicular homicide
Losing a loved one in a tragic car accident is a devastating experience. When such an incident occurs as a result of someone else's grossly negligent actions, including driving while drunk or on drugs, it can lead to both criminal charges of vehicular homicide and...
Safe driving tips for the winter
Minnesotans know that when the north winds blow, winter weather isn’t far behind. When snow and ice cover the roads, even a simple commute can turn into a risky adventure. Even if you have been traveling winter roads for several years, it never hurts to have a...
2 best practices in parking lots to avoid a car accident
Parking lots are an integral part of daily life. From shopping centers to office buildings, people rely on these spaces to safely park their vehicles while they go about their daily routines. However, parking lots can be hotspots for accidents if not managed and...
2 laws that you need to know if you are involved in a car crash
A car accident can turn your life upside down. One moment you are driving home after a long day’s work and the next, you are fighting for dear life on the way to the emergency room. If the car crash that resulted in your injuries and property damage was attributable...
Why you should get medical help after a car accident
If you are involved in a car accident, you should seek medical help even if you have minor injuries or don't have visible ones. Ignoring treatment may worsen injuries and negatively impact your claim against the other driver. Here is why you should get medical help...
Successful blue-collar workers have much to lose in a car crash
Every drive to work or trip to the grocery store slightly increases an individual's chance of experiencing a crash. The more time someone spends in a vehicle and the more miles that they travel overall, the greater the likelihood that they will eventually experience a...
Why are brain injuries different from one person to the next?
Two people can suffer brain injuries and have vastly different symptoms moving forward. A traumatic brain injury is always something that should be taken seriously, but this does make it more complicated. The type of treatment that is necessary may be much different,...