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Brain Damage in Babies Due to Lack of Oxygen

Welcoming a newborn should be one of the most cherished experiences in a parent’s life. Unfortunately, many parents face the unthinkable after the birth of their child when they learn their newborn has a birth injury.  Contact us now to schedule a free consultation with our catastrophic injury attorneys today.  What is birth asphyxia? Oxygen…

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Is There a Cap On Wrongful Death Settlements?

When people have burn injuries, they suffer from tissue damage. Severe burns may be categorized as third or fourth-degree burns involving damaged bones, muscles, and tissue. Although 1st-degree burns are minor and often do not require medical attention, approximately half a million people in the U.S. need medical attention for burns annually.

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What are the most common ways burn injuries happen?

When people have burn injuries, they suffer from tissue damage. Severe burns may be categorized as third or fourth-degree burns involving damaged bones, muscles, and tissue. Although 1st-degree burns are minor and often do not require medical attention, approximately half a million people in the U.S. need medical attention for burns annually.

Types of Catastrophic Injuries

Types of Catastrophic Injuries

While any injury after an accident can be difficult, catastrophic injuries have devastating effects on victims and their families. These types of injuries happen suddenly and unexpectedly, leaving people with life-changing impairments. With their lives permanently changed in an instant, victims who suffered a catastrophic injury often lose the ability to walk, work, communicate, or…

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October Is Pedestrian Safety Month

Walking is a popular mode of transportation. Pedestrians use sidewalks and crosswalks to get from one place to another on foot. Pedestrians also include people in wheelchairs and those using skateboards and roller skates.  Although preventing car accidents and ensuring safer streets is the purpose of traffic laws, thousands of accidents occur every day. The…

What Damages Are Available in Wrongful Death Cases?

What Damages Are Available in Wrongful Death Cases?

Losing a loved one can be incredibly challenging for surviving family members. While the loss itself is devastating, it can be even more difficult when you know negligence caused your loved one’s death. If a person’s careless actions led to a family member’s death, you may be able to recover damages with a wrongful death…

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NHTSA Report Shows Traffic Fatalities Continue to Climb

While vehicle safety technology and features continue to improve, traffic fatalities have reached a record high. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 42,915 people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2021, an alarming 10.5% increase from the previous year. Why is this number so high, and what is causing these…