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...
Whenever an injury occurs due to the negligence or intentional actions of another person, it may be possible to file a personal injury claim. In a personal injury claim or lawsuit, the injured party may be able to recoup certain damages from the liable party, including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
However, every injury case has its own unique deadline, after which the injured party is no longer eligible to file a claim...
Returning to work after an injury can be painful and stress-inducing, but is inevitable for many people who rely on regular paychecks to pay their daily expenses. It’s important to always consult with your doctor and your employer before returning to work after an injury to avoid doing more damage. If the injury is not fully healed or is healed but has limited your ability to work in the same way you did before, it may be possible to coordinate...
While oil fields involve some inherent hazards, working on one does not have to be any more dangerous than any other workplace. The oil industry is required to adhere to strict work safety standards; failing to adhere to these standards increases the risk of injury as well as opening up the employer to liability in the event of an accident. From explosive gases and electrical hazards to heavy machinery and driving operations, there are many...
Workplace injuries can occur in a myriad of ways and may be more or less severe depending on the situation. Some injuries may heal quickly while others could entail a longer recovery period. The time it takes to return to work after a workplace injury varies from case to case, and should be decided with the help of the medical professionals treating you. If you or a loved one were injured on the job, reach out to a workplace injury attorney to...
Mental health damages or psychological injuries occur when a cognitive or emotional symptom significantly impacts a person’s life after some type of trauma. The type of trauma that can cause a psychological injury is wide-ranging, and psychological injuries themselves can range from temporary to lifelong and can manifest in a myriad of ways.
Regardless, if your physical or psychological injury occurred as the result of another party’s...
Forklifts can cause devastating damage to both property and people. No matter how experienced the operator is, an accident can occur at any time, and it is not necessarily the operator’s fault. Make sure you know what to do in the event of a forklift accident, and what Georgia law says about seeking compensation.Georgia Personal Injury Law: The Victim Deserves CompensationAnd not just from one party. Injured parties actually have the right to...
The Utah Supreme Court recently ruled in the case of a 14-year-old child that his mother and father were eligible to collect damages for loss of filial consortium, damages that are seldom offered across the United States. “Loss of consortium,” or to put it in layman’s terms, loss of love and affection, damages are typically associated with spousal relationships. However, in some states, the right to recover damages for loss of consortium...