Personal Injury - Page 3

Neck injuries and conditions that may qualify for disability are:

• A herniated disc
• Nerve damage
• Infection
• Whiplash
• Degenerative diseases

Worsened or even permanent issues can happen if you leave whiplash untreated. A whiplash injury happens when your neck suddenly jerks around, causing trauma, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). This can cause damage to your muscles, nerves, tendons, bones, and more. If you do not receive prompt...

Hitting your head violently or an object piercing your brain can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBIs can range from mild concussions to serious injuries that cause chronic complications and can lead to death. If negligence caused your TBI, you might be able to file an insurance claim or lawsuit against the party responsible and recover compensation for your losses.

Most Common Traumatic Brain Injury Causes

Some of the signs of a traumatic brain injury are unconsciousness, headache, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, slurred speech patterns, and memory loss, according to the Mayo Clinic. You should be checked by a medical professional for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) any time you suffer a blow or jolt to the head.

TBI...

Thousands of people hit the slopes each winter in Pennsylvania to enjoy the snow and winter sports like snowboarding, tubing, and skiing. Although winter sports are fun, they can also be extremely dangerous. Dangerous slopes, poorly maintained or designed grounds, and defective...