What Is the Number One Cause of Motor Vehicle Accidents? Motor vehicle accidents continue to be one of the leading causes of accidental deaths and injuries in the United States. These accidents occur for many reasons, but the most common cause of motor vehicle accidents in recent years is distracted
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are serious injuries that often result in permanent damage. It’s common for TBI victims to experience a wide range of unpredictable and disruptive symptoms that interfere with their personal lives and professional careers for months or even years. Many TBI victims wonder whether their injuries qualify
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the most complex and serious injuries a person can experience. Typically, concussions are the mildest TBIs an individual might suffer, and these injuries generally cause symptoms that last no more than a few weeks or months. However, this is not always the case.
When most people hear the term “slip and fall,” they imagine relatively minor mishaps that may only result in a small bruise or scrape. In the legal world, slip and fall can refer to any injury in which a person slips, falls, and suffers a traumatic injury requiring medical intervention.
Cerebral palsy is a complex medical condition caused by brain damage. When a baby experiences any form of brain damage from physical trauma or oxygen deprivation before or during childbirth, they may develop cerebral palsy. This condition can entail a wide range of symptoms and is incurable, meaning any damage
Most children born in the United States are lucky to emerge from the process unharmed. Unfortunately, birth injuries can and do happen, sometimes causing catastrophic or even fatal injuries. One of the most difficult aspects of handling such an event is that medical negligence plays a prominent role in
A personal injury lawsuit is a civil claim filed by an injured party against the party they believe is responsible for their damages. Depending on the type of injury the victim sustained, their damages could be substantial. Their initial losses can easily cause a snowballing effect that leads to even
Product liability laws in the United States exist to protect consumers from defective products and ensure they have options for legal recourse after suffering injuries from such products. Every product manufacturer must ensure the items they produce and sell perform as advertised, present no unreasonable risks to end users through
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the most damaging and complex injuries any person can sustain. When an individual suffers a TBI of any kind, it is very difficult to predict the full range of symptoms and medical challenges they will experience. At McLachlan Law, APC. We strive to
Sustaining any kind of personal injury can be a stressful and confusing experience. The initial medical bills, lost income, and pain you experience will likely have a compounding effect, leading to significant financial instability for you and your family. One of the biggest questions facing victims of personal injuries is