People who are involved in a car crash or certain other accidents might suffer from a traumatic brain injury. The effects of these injuries vary, depending on many factors. The location, severity and type of injury all play a role in how the victim will be impacted. ...
An oilfield injury can upend your life in an instant and workers' compensation may not cover everything you've lost. Why workers' comp may not be enough Texas is the only state that allows employers to opt out of workers' compensation coverage. When your employer opts...
Inadequate driver training is one of the causes of truck accidents. Some drivers on the road are not adequately skilled to handle the massive trucks they are operating, or are not prepared for hazards. They are more likely to cause an accident. So, how should a truck...
Many catastrophic car crashes begin with totally reasonable driving decisions. A motorist uses their turn signal, waits for a break in traffic and then turns left. Unfortunately, an approaching driver may have ignored their signal or failed to monitor the intersection...
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is often permanent and life altering. A person may have some level of recovery, but many people with SCIs will never see complete recovery, even with medical attention. As such, home modifications are sometimes necessary to allow someone...
An unexpected accident can change your routine in an instant. Beyond the physical pain, you may face medical bills, missed work and uncertainty about what to do next. The actions you take in the hours and days following a personal injury can significantly affect your...
A traumatic brain injury can have a major effect on someone’s life, changing their future in many ways. It can affect their career, their physical abilities and much more. From a personal perspective, however, there are often behavioral or personality changes that...
An oil field injury in Texas can raise difficult questions, especially about how compensation may apply. Texas follows a different system than most states, allowing employers to choose whether they carry workers' compensation insurance. Because of that choice, the...
The sudden loss of a loved one in a drunk driving crash is devastating, leaving families overwhelmed by grief, anger and unanswered questions. In the days that follow, it can feel impossible to think about anything beyond simply trying to get through the moment....
Rear-end collisions are relatively common. Especially given the increase in distracted driving in recent years, drivers stopped at intersections are at risk of others hitting them from behind. Many people understand that rear-end crashes can cause whiplash, which can...
