When you suffer from a broken bone, there is a chance that you may have to seek surgery as part of your recovery. Every year, there are nearly 7 million people who experience fractures. Fractures are the injuries orthopedic doctors treat the most, explain the...

The best place to be in a car accident is usually inside a vehicle. Therefore, all modern vehicles have three-point seat belts that keep drivers in place during motor vehicle accidents. In a high-impact collision, though, your seat belt may leave a bruise across your...

While likely not at the forefront of the minds of most people in Alabama, an inherent risk of experiencing a car accident exists every time one gets behind the wheel of their vehicle. Yet most probably do not give this risk a second thought due to the presumption that...

When you suffer a personal injury in an accident due to negligence, it is a reasonable hope that you recover quickly in order to avoid any lost costs like wages. But when it comes to spinal cord injuries, medical science has no cure. Right now, if you suffer an SCI...

The terminology used to describe car accidents in Alabama is typically correct given that these incidents are usually accidents. Yet while those who cause car collisions typically do not intend to, that does not necessarily mean that they were not negligent. Among the...

As an Alabama resident who survived a brain injury, the recovery period is crucial for you. It may last weeks or months. It may last years or even a lifetime. Regardless, you will likely need to adopt changes in your daily life. This is the only way to accommodate the...

An accident can leave you with more than just medical bills. The emotional trauma that results from an accident, for example, may leave you in a constant state of fear or anxiety. The state of Alabama recognizes that you deserve compensation for your pain and...

When used in conjunction with seat belts, airbags keep motorists safe. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that airbags have saved nearly 50,000 lives in the last five years alone. Even though your car’s airbag may keep you from dying...

Acute brain injuries can be devastating for families and for those who suffer from them. After an injury, it can be difficult to tell the scope of the traumatic brain injury.  The Glasgow Coma Scale is an assessment that can help physicians diagnose the severity of a...

Visiting a water park can present you and your family members with certain risks, especially on tall or fast thrill rides, but what happens when your day of fun turns tragic due to an injury or death as a result of employee negligence or ride malfunction? The New York...