Traumatic Brain Injuries… Detection And Impact

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a term generally associated with a closed head injury. It is also commonly referred to as a concussion. In most cases, a car crash, a slip and fall accident, or a sports injury are the root causes. In my 26 years as a personal injury litigation attorney I’ve seen my

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Three Of The Most Common Elder Abuse Myths

Most elder abuse happens in the home and not in nursing homes. Without question abuse and mistreatment of the elderly occurs in nursing homes and at the hands of strangers, but it’s disturbing to learn that most abused seniors suffer abuse at the hands of those closest to them. Sadly,

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Does Breed Of Dog Matter In Dog Bite Situations?

Some breeds are more likely than others to bite and cause injury, California laws aren’t breed-specific. Thankfully, California has some of the strictest animal liability laws in the nation. In most cases whenever a dog bites you, the owner of that animal may be held liable. If you are chased

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Where Do Bicycle Accidents Happen Most?

When a bicyclist has a collision with a motor vehicle, the crash has the potential to severely and permanently injure the biker. Hundreds of cyclists across the United States lose their lives in accidents every year. In an effort to learn more about bike crashes and improve safety measures, organizations

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How Common Are Biking Accidents?

Bicycling as a means of recreation and transportation has increased substantially across the United States in recent years. While this may help the environment by cutting back on fuel emissions and benefit cyclists’ health, an unfortunate effect is the increased likelihood of accidents involving bikes. In many cities, efforts have

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Woman Loses Both Arms Following Vicious Dog Attack

A South Carolina woman was airlifted to a hospital following a “vicious dog attack” Monday morning. According to the County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a house in Honea Path. After arriving they found Kyleen Waltman seriously injured. Witnesses told deputies three dogs attacked Waltman. “She was walking home from

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