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what is loss of consortium worth
Personal Injury

What is Loss of Consortium Worth?

When an accident occurs, a lot of people are hurt. Victims and their families can have their lives changed drastically and may have to bear the consequences of someone else’s negligence for years to come. One of these consequences is a loss of consortium, which occurs when an accident victim

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Personal Injury

What is a C5/C6 Injury?

An accident or other major trauma that causes a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury can be devastating. Even a minor accident can leave a person with debilitating injuries due to a spinal cord injury. Whiplash is one of the most common neck injuries that, in severe cases, can

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incapacitating injury
Personal Injury

What is an Incapacitating Injury?

A general definition of an incapacitating injury is a non-fatal injury that is evident to witnesses or observers of the accident. Many people may also define an incapacitating injury as a catastrophic, non-fatal injury that prevents victims from functioning at their normal capacity. Serious injuries that would be included in

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What is Compartment Syndrome
Personal Injury

What is Compartment Syndrome?

Acute compartment syndrome is a common type of injury that occurs in traumatic accidents, such as car accidents, slip and fall accidents, or accidents where all or part of the body becomes crushed. The body parts that are the most prone to developing compartment syndrome are the arms, legs, and

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What Are the Long-Term Effects of a Fractured Vertebrae?
Personal Injury

What Are the Long-Term Effects of Fractured Vertebrae?

Vertebral compression fractures, or VCFs, are one of the most common complications associated with osteoporosis. These spinal fractures affect over 700,000 Americans every year according to AAFP. Vertebral compression fractures can lead to chronic pain, increased risk of pressure sores, and a host of other complications. While the spinal fracture

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Car Accidents

Is Uber Safe?

Uber is a staple for getting around a new city while traveling or having a responsible night out on the town. Uber and Lyft are professional car services that are often seen as safer and cleaner than public transportation. This may be a reliable, premium transportation service. But is Uber

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Can Whiplash Cause Permanent Damage
Personal Injury

Can Whiplash Cause Permanent Damage?

Whiplash is a soft tissue neck injury that often causes severe pain and requires medical treatment. If you or a loved one has sustained injuries to the neck, you may have a lot of questions about your case, like can whiplash cause permanent damage? Neck injuries should be taken seriously,

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radiculopathy vs neuropathy
Personal Injury

Radiculopathy vs. Neuropathy

The human body is basically just a big, complex bundle of nerves. Any type of spinal injury can easily cause damage to the nerves and lead to a wide variety of debilitating symptoms. As a result, you may have thousands of dollars in medical bills, physical therapy bills, and lost

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Personal Injury

What is a Rear Ended Collision Settlement?

Did you know that rear ended car accidents make up about one-third of the car accidents in the U.S. annually? A rear end collision may be a simple bump that causes little to no damage. However, this type of accident can also cause devastating injuries, damages, or even wrongful death.

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What To Do After a Car Accident That is Not Your Fault
Personal Injury

What To Do After a Car Accident That is Not Your Fault

Let’s face it: car accidents are scary, regardless of how minor they are. A million things run through your head upon impact, such as: am I hurt? Is the other driver hurt? How am I going to afford this? Most importantly though, you’re probably wondering what to do after a

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is it illegal to drive barefoot in new york
Personal Injury

Is It Illegal to Drive Barefoot in New York?

When the weather warms up and the sun starts to shine, many individuals feel tempted to take a drive while not wearing shoes, or sometimes not wearing shirts. Especially if you spend all day in high heels, dress shoes, or wearing shoes that are uncomfortable, many people want to simply

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lane splitting
Personal Injury

Is Lane Splitting Legal in New York?

As many people know, it’s far more dangerous to drive a motorcycle than an enclosed vehicle. This is true for more than a few reasons. For starters, they have much less protection surrounding them in the event of a motorcycle accident. The chances of suffering serious or catastrophic injuries in

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