Most people who are injured in a car accident simply want financial stability while they focus on their recovery. A little sense of accountability doesn't hurt, either. This sometimes drives car accident victims to jump on settlement offers before fully vetting them...
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How often does poorly coordinated care result in medical errors?
It's not uncommon for older patients or ones suffering from chronic medical conditions to require the support of a team of physicians to achieve the best outcomes in their cases. Research on the topic of coordinated care reveals that the quality of a patients' care...
Tips on how to cope with your car accident injuries
A car accident injury can disrupt your life in ways that you never expected. It can leave you with ongoing pain, limited physical mobility, emotional harm, and financial insecurity. While all of that can become quickly overwhelming, there may be things that you can do...
How Louisiana laws apply to medical malpractice cases
While the majority of patients admitted to hospitals receive competent treatment and make full recoveries, unfortunately, this is not the case for everyone. Some patients suffer from unnecessary pain and suffering due to the way they are treated at the hospital, and...
Are all senior citizens unsafe drivers?
Some people think that senior citizens who drive are putting others on the road at risk. They assume that these individuals aren't as safe because they might drive a little slower and not take as many risks. The fact is that age has nothing to do with how safe someone...
7 of the 8 top risks for teen drivers are preventable
As a parent of a teenager, you are probably acutely aware of the risk that letting them get behind the wheel poses to their health and safety. Car crashes remain among the top causes of teenage death in the United States. All too often, the crashes that claim teenage...
What’s next after a car accident?
If you've recently become involved in a car accident, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the trauma of the event as well as the logistical aspects that you'll need to deal with in the aftermath. While gaining the compensation that you deserve is important, make sure...
The basics of vicarious liability and car accidents
Those involved in car accidents involving commercial or private vehicles may have heard of the term "vicarious liability" but are unsure of what it means. Vicarious liability could mean that the owner of the vehicle is held liable for a car accident, even when they...
Soft tissue injuries can have serious post-crash consequences
People are often dismissive of soft tissue injuries that result from car crashes, possibly because a soft tissue injury won't produce symptoms as dramatic as the the ones broken bones, spinal cord injuries or head injuries can create.While a sprain, a contusion or a...
Your body’s stress response might mask your pain after a crash
Most of the time, when you get hurt, you will notice the pain of your injuries immediately. However, in certain situations, signs of a significant injury may not be immediately obvious. Car crashes are a scenario in which your injuries may not be noticeable in the...
