The impact of a car accident can wreak havoc on your body. One of the most severe injuries you can suffer during a collision is a spinal cord injury. According to Mayo Clinic, a spinal cord injury may be complete or incomplete. Spinal injury types A complete spinal...
Year: 2021
How prevalent is drowsy driving?
Every time you drive, it is crucial to make sure you are able to focus on the road and stay safe. Unfortunately, some drivers get behind the wheel even though they are unable to concentrate and follow traffic safety guidelines, whether they are under the influence of...
Fighting possession of fentanyl charges
Was your arrest on possession of fentanyl charges really a wake-up call? Maybe it was. Only you can answer that. But you know that you have had an addiction problem for some time, and you have wanted to overcome it. You told yourself that you had just planned on one...
The ignition interlock program – an overview
Among other possible penalties, those convicted of or who plead guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol face a suspension of their driver’s licenses. Under some circumstances, however, they may qualify for provisional driving privileges through the state’s...
Are there different types of head injuries?
According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, brain injuries can cause loss of consciousness, amnesia, loss of vision, muscle weakness, and many other ill effects. Injuries can also range in severity from moderate to severe. Understanding the...
What should I know about slip and fall accidents?
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and at any time to anyone. While you may think they are something that happens only to older people, that is not true. However, there are many statistics that will help you assess your risk better. The National Floor Safety...
The negative consequences of animal bites and scratches
Personal injuries caused by animals happen on many different levels, from the relatively minor scratch to the extremely painful bite on a vulnerable body part. When an injury comes from a household pet, legal action may follow from the injured party. Often the damages...
Your military benefits after criminal accusations
Military benefits can ease the financial burden of housing, education and disability. To retain eligibility to receive these benefits, you must meet specific requirements. Repeat foreclosure, lying about medical conditions and criminal conduct are all behaviors that...
My application for SSDI benefits was rejected, what can I do?
People with disabilities may be eligible for much-needed benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) rejects the vast majority of applicants on their first try. If this happened to you, it...
Police say fatality was apparent at collision site
Kentucky police are often dispatched when a motor vehicle accident occurs. A recent incident sent several officers to a scene where they found a deceased victim. The officers stated that they could immediately tell that a man lying at the scene of the crash was...