THE INJURY LAWYER DIRECTORY BLOG

The birth of your child and the addition of a new family member is a joyous event. Unfortunately, the medical system can turn this event into a tragedy when a preventable birth injury is caused due to medical malpractice.

Many birth injuries could be prevented with an alert medical staff. Factors such as high birth weight (over 8 pounds, 13 ounces), dystocia or prolonged labor, premature labor and birth, and babies that are too large for a mother’s pelvic opening should be spotted by trained professionals. When your doctor and nurses do not take into account these situations, your baby is at a higher risk of birth injury.

There are many types of birth injury. The most common ones are Erb’s Palsy, facial paralysis, collarbone fracture, and cerebral palsy. Each of these birth injuries carries a high medical cost, and many result in lifelong emotional and financial burdens.

An experienced birth injury lawyer can help your family receive compensation if your baby has been the victim of medical negligence. While no amount of money can change your situation, it can help your family pay for the necessary medical procedures down the road.

To speak with a birth injury attorney in Fort Wayne, Indiana, please contact the Truitt Law Offices today.

What is a traumatic brain injury?

A traumatic brain injury is an injury sustained to the head by an external force, often the result of violent contact with an external object.  An object piercing the skull and penetrating the tissue of the brain can also result in a traumatic brain injury.

What causes brain injury?

When your head is hit so hard as to actually move your brain within the skull, or the skull has been pierced, your brain may suffer damage. There are many types of accidents that can result in brain injuries, including:

• Car accidents and other vehicle accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Sports injuries
• Direct blows to the head with heavy objects
• Workplace injuries

Am I eligible for compensation if I have suffered a traumatic brain injury?

Whether or not you are eligible for compensation following a brain injury depends on your situation. If you have been hurt by someone else’s negligent actions, a personal injury lawyer can help determine if you are eligible and how to proceed with your case.

The Druanne White Law Firm helps families and victims of traumatic brain injury in South Carolina. Please contact them today to speak with an experienced Anderson traumatic brain injury lawyer.

Workplace injuries happen and are very common in blue-collar industries such as construction, welding, and mechanics. It is important to report any injuries to your employer to ensure you follow the proper protocol for receiving your workers’ compensation benefits.

If you have been injured on the job, you need to know your rights as an employee. Workers’ compensation is a program that was created to protect employees. Some companies will try to dispute workers’ compensation claims, and you may need the help of an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer to ensure you receive the benefits to which you are entitled.

Your rights when attempting to collect workers’ compensation include:

• The right to collect workers’ compensation for any injury suffered during your normal work duties, even if the accident was your fault
• In some states, you must first be treated by an employer-approved doctor, but you do hold the right to seek a second opinion
• You cannot directly sue your employer or co-workers, but in the case of a serious personal injury caused by someone’s negligence, you may pursue a personal injury case against a third party in addition to your workers’ compensation claim

Make sure to choose an experienced workers’ compensation attorney who will work hard to protect your rights and make sure you receive adequate compensation for your injuries.

In New Jersey, the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone, PC offer representation for employees who have been injured on the job. Please contact us today to speak with an experienced New Jersey worker’s compensation lawyer.

There are many types of medical malpractice, from failure to diagnose and medication errors to improper treatments and unlicensed doctors. Another type of medical malpractice case is surgical error.

A surgical error can happen for many reasons, but it is always dangerous. Wrong site surgery and objects left behind during surgery are common. You can help prevent surgical errors by being alert and making sure to take steps to advocate for your health, including:

• Thoroughly investigate your hospital and doctor
• Make sure you let everyone know why and where you are having surgery, including nursing staff, friends, family, and more
• Have your doctor initial your surgery site or circle it with a permanent marker
• Speak with your surgeon beforehand and confirm your surgery site
• Train someone, such as a close friend, sibling, or spouse, to be your health advocate

Following these steps can help make sure you do not end up as another statistic. Surgical errors are scary, and can lead to many complications down the road.

If you have been the victim of a surgical error, you will need an experienced medical malpractice attorney to help advocate for your rights. Make sure to choose an attorney you can trust.

In South Carolina, the medical malpractice lawyers at McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates, PA offer representation to victims of surgical errors. Please contact us today to schedule a consultation.

Even though trucking accidents only account for 4% of vehicle accidents in the United States, they are three times as likely as car accidents to result in a fatality. Statistics collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that truck accidents accounted for over 11% of all fatal accidents in 2006.

A common cause of trucking accidents is driver fatigue. The hours truck drivers are allowed to drive are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Truck drivers may only drive for 11 hours in a work period, and must rest for at least 10 consecutive hours before qualifying for a new work period. Unfortunately, falsification of driving logs is common, making our roadways unsafe.

Trucks in poor condition are also to blame. It is especially important to make sure that all parts of a big rig are in good working order before embarking on a new job. Poorly maintained or underinflated tires, defective parts, worn out brakes, dim headlights, or broken windshields are all items that are easily maintained but often overlooked by truck drivers.

If you have been involved in a truck accident, you will likely need an experienced truck accident lawyer. Having a good lawyer will help you move past the accident with ease. Your truck accident lawyer will file appropriate paperwork, investigate the accident, and get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries, pain, and suffering.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, please contact the experienced truck accident lawyers at The Bradley Law Firm today. We represent clients in St. Louis, Kansas City and Jefferson City, Missouri.

No one expects to be injured on the job, but workplace injuries are rather common. Simply due to the sheer amount of time you spend at your workplace, you may be at risk of being injured on the job. If that happens, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation.

Every type of employee is at risk of a workplace injury, but blue collar workers, such as welders, mechanics, and factory laborers, are most likely to be injured on the job. Construction accidents are also very common, and can be devastating.

It is not necessarily your fault if you are injured while at work. Equipment malfunctions or failure to adhere to safety standards by your employer can be the catalyst that causes your injury. You may be unable to work for a while if you are sufficiently injured, potentially affecting your income for some time.

If you have been injured on the job, you need to report your injury to your employer right away. If you have been badly hurt or became unconscious after your workplace accident, you have up to 30 days to report it. Your employer needs to report your claim to their insurance carrier and provide you with a list of three physicians you may see. You need to choose one to be your doctor during the course of treatment for your injury.

When you are injured on the job, it is important to have a lawyer you can trust, too. The experienced workers’ compensation attorneys at Wagner & Wagner have been successfully representing on-the-job injury cases for years and can help you, too.

Please contact the Chattanooga workers’ compensation attorneys at Wagner & Wagner today to speak with an experienced lawyer. We serve clients in Chattanooga, Tennessee and Dalton, Georgia and the surrounding counties.

The term “personal injury” covers a wide variety of cases where a person has been injured. At their most basic level, personal injury cases include any instance where you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence.

Common types of personal injury cases include:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Wrongful death
• Workers’ Compensation
• Slip and fall injuries
• Pedestrian accidents
• Product liability
• Pharmaceutical liability
• Medical malpractice

Each personal injury case is unique, and each will yield a different result. The damages that can be claimed are varied, but can include:

• Disfigurement – if any scars or other disfigurement is present after the accident, and mental anguish due to disfigurement
• Future medical expenses – if there will be ongoing medical therapy
• General – any damages that would normally result after the accident
• Long term care – if you will need household services provided after the accident for any length of time
• Lost earning capacity – if the injuries inhibit your ability to work or work in your field
• Lost wages – if you have missed any time at work due to the accident

These are only a few of the different types of damages you may be able to claim for your personal injury lawsuit.

If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, please contact the Missouri personal injury attorneys at The Bradley Law Firm today to discuss your case.

Being in a car accident can be scary, but it is important to stay calm. The first few moments after your car accident can be some of the most important in helping to protect your rights as a victim.

Protect yourself immediately by calling the police. They will help you by speaking with witnesses and taking photos of the accident scene, as well as filing the appropriate police report. Do not admit guilt to any witnesses or the police.

Take photos of the scene yourself. The police will usually take photos, but having your own set is important when dealing with insurance companies. They will be very handy to have when you end up fighting for the compensation you deserve.

Take extensive notes at the scene. Write down anything you remember about the accident as soon as possible, since your memory can fade after time. Get names and addresses for all of the witnesses in case you need their help later on. Also, make sure to get the insurance information of the other driver or drivers so that you can file your claim.

Once you have gathered all of your information from your car accident, you need to speak with a car accident attorney who can help make sure that you receive the compensation you deserve.

If you have been involved in a car accident in or around Orlando, Florida, please contact the experienced car accident attorneys at Best & Anderson, P.A. today to schedule your free initial consultation.