A traffic collision can result in numerous kinds of injuries, ranging from minor to severe. Among the most serious types of injuries that accidents cause involve damage to the spinal cord. The spinal cord is one of the main components of the nervous system, and it...
The work of an oil rig worker is unquestionably one of the most hazardous jobs in the world. Extracting oil and gas poses extreme danger to workers' lives and health. Here are some of the most common occupational hazards that oil workers face: 1. Fire and explosion ...
Death is one of life’s inevitabilities. But when a loved one’s death is attributable to another person or entity’s wrongdoing, you deserve justice on their behalf. Through the criminal justice system, the responsible party can be charged with murder or manslaughter....
Truck crashes often result in serious injuries to the person in the smaller vehicle. If that’s you, exploring all your compensation options will be crucial, as you are probably going to need a lot of money. While you will almost certainly want to claim against the...
Some people walk away from accidents such as car crashes with only minor scratches and bruises. Others survive but can no longer walk at all because they injure their spine and are left paralyzed. As with all injuries, you should be entitled to compensation if the...
Serious burns can result from all kinds of accidents. They could occur due to an oilfield explosion, after a chemical spill or after petrol sets alight in a car wreck. Whatever their cause, the effects can be devastating. Doctors separate burns into three types:...
To claim compensation after someone injures you in a car crash, you need to understand what’s wrong with you. While that might sound obvious, understanding what injuries you have suffered might not be obvious at the time of a crash. The other party’s insurer will know...
Each year, several motorcyclists need their legs amputated after collisions. It happens to those in other vehicles too, but motorcyclists' legs are much more exposed. Clearly, this is one of the worst things that could happen to you because losing a leg reduces your...
Suppose you have been in an accident and diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In that case, you may experience a series of symptoms. Most of them make it very difficult for anyone to live an everyday life, and many victims require special care to ensure that...
In Texas, a person dies every nine hours due to an alcohol-related motor vehicle accident. Unfortunately, the state of Texas ranks 5th in the nation for crashes caused by drunk driving, and it does not seem to be getting better. In 2020, for example, there was a 12.2%...
