Following any motor vehicle accident, one of the first places an injured party looks for recovery is with theirs or the other party’s insurance provider. However, whenever you find yourself dealing with an insurance company, it’s important to keep in mind how those companies operate; for example, their entire business model revolves around accepting monthly payments from policyholders and holding on to as much of that money as possible to...
Nerve damage is a unique type of injury following an accident, as it is not always visible on the outside. However, nerve damage is remarkably common and can range from relatively minor injuries like whiplash to serious nerve damage including paralysis. Nerve injuries occur when nerves are stretched, compressed, crushed, or even cut in an accident, and can be short-term, long-term, or even permanent. Common accidents in which nerve damage can...
Trauma can have long-term effects on a person’s mental health, and psychological injuries can have a significant impact on an accident victim’s physical health. All kinds of accidents can result in trauma that may be more or less severe depending on the circumstances. Psychological injuries may be short or long-term, and they typically require treatment from a trained mental health professional to be alleviated.
5 psychological injuries that...
Truck accidents are notorious for resulting in long-term injuries, permanent injuries, and even death. Considering the size and weight of the average semi-truck or 18-wheeler, the severity of the damages that can occur in an accident with a passenger vehicle can be devastating. The physical, financial, and emotional recovery process following a truck accident can be grueling for a family, even years after a truck accident. Some of the best ways...
Permanent disability or “total permanent disability” refers to any physical or mental condition that prevents an individual from working full-time and engaging with daily life activities on a permanent basis. Permanent disabilities can arise from a myriad of circumstances, including workplace injuries, birth injuries, service injuries, and vehicle accident injuries. People who are permanently disabled may be eligible to receive Social...
After a significant trauma, such as a car accident, it is not uncommon for the victim to experience cognitive and emotional symptoms in addition to physical ones. In some cases, these symptoms may be one in the same. For example, mental-physical psychological injuries occur when a survivor’s psychological stress is so severe that it causes a physical injury.
Psychological injuries can have just as much impact on an accident victim’s life as...
Accidents between passenger vehicles and 18-wheelers tend to be catastrophic and can result in a myriad of damages. In addition to the stress of the injuries and expenses immediately following a big-rig accident, it can be hard to know what to expect after one of these collisions. Depending on the severity of the injuries and the expected recovery time, as well as any long-term or permanent damage resulting from the accident, a semi-truck...
Drivers and pedestrians alike have strict rules they are required to follow regarding traffic safety; when one or both parties fails to adhere to these rules and an accident between a vehicle and pedestrian occurs as a result, the injured party may be eligible to file a pedestrian accident claim. Pedestrian accident claims may include compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more depending on the situation. However,...