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What should you know about helmets?

When riding a motorcycle, the rider knows that having the right safety gear can mean life or death in the event of an accident. While protective gear holds importance for every area of the body, the helmet undoubtedly holds the highest seat of importance in protecting life and health. What...

What do you know about third-party liability?

You hurt yourself at work recently, but your employer has workers' compensation insurance. While gathering information for your claim, you think your situation could involve a third party. The Nassau County Bar Association explains the basics of third-party liability personal injury cases. Find out if your workplace injury also qualifies...

How do you know what caused a truck to collide with you?

In 2020, there were upwards of 146,000 large truck accidents on U.S. roadways. In these, nearly 4,600 individuals lost their lives and more than 68,000 suffered life-altering injuries. This is not surprising, as tractor-trailers may outweigh passenger vehicles by 75,000 pounds or more. If you suffer a catastrophic injury in...

Should you accept a settlement?

Most personal injury cases that go to court will never see a trial. They will usually end with a settlement, which is an agreement between the parties on damages. FindLaw explains a personal injury settlement requires negotiations. You should never accept the first offer that comes your way without taking...

Amputees may have phantom pain

Amputations can have a deep impact on your psychological health. Some of the most immediate side effects you may experience are phantom pains. After losing a limb, you may sometimes feel like your limb is still part of your body. The Mayo Clinic says that you may feel pain in...

What are traumatic brain injuries?

Even safe and responsible motorcyclists can experience devastating injuries when riding alongside careless drivers. Head injuries are very common in these situations, and serious head trauma can have lasting effects. According to the Mayo Clinic, a serious impact to the head can result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Understanding...