Crush injuries are a potential hazard at any place of employment. Obviously, some fields boast a higher risk rate than others. For example, if you work in construction, you are likely around heavy objects that can cause these issues. But just about anyone at any place...
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Facial burns may cause permanent disfigurement
A burn that leaves scarring on the body may cause considerable trauma and pain, but when that same level of burn affects the face, it may be catastrophic. According to the American Medical Association Journal of Ethics, facial disfigurements can have profound...
Settling your catastrophic injury case
Did you know that the majority of legal claims related to catastrophic injuries actually do not go to trial? It is, in fact, much more common for the plaintiff and defendant to reach a settlement. If you or somebody you love has suffered a catastrophic injury due to...
3 problems with signing a blanket medical authorization
To make money, insurance companies often must pay as little as possible for injury claims. As a result, you can expect an insurer to use many tactics to deny your claim or delay its processing. These tactics may also contribute to a low settlement offer. Asking...
Do you have a traumatic brain injury?
After suffering from a blow to the head, it is crucial to get medical attention. After all, head injuries can often lead to brain injuries which might have dire consequences if left unchecked. In particular, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have the potential to leave...
What happens after an amputation?
Outside of traumatic head injury, any injury that requires amputation is likely one of the most serious medical injuries. Making the decision to amputate a limb (or, not even having the ability to make that decision) is extremely traumatic both mentally and...
What are the prospects for paralyzing back injuries?
Paralysis continues to be a source of difficulty for sufferers of back and spine injuries. Over the years, physical therapies have come a long way. Many victims of paralysis can recover some feeling or movement through these therapies and new medications. But just as...
Catastrophic job injuries may require a legal action
Workplace accidents resulting in a permanent disability or disfigurement may require a lawsuit to obtain relief. A preventable harm that occurs while at work may reflect a liability on the part of an employer or a third party. Medical expenses and lost wages may be...
Indiana law includes noneconomic damages for injuries
After a serious injury accident that is someone else's fault, you may have a reasonable expectation that the at-fault person – or his or her insurance company – must reimburse you for your medical costs and lost wages. You may have lost much more than these easily...
Breaking down the Glasgow Coma Scale
No one in Indiana wants to hear news that a family member or friend suffered a traumatic brain injury. The inclusion of the word "traumatic" in the description makes it seem that victims never recover. While that may be the case in some scenarios, many may experience...