When an accident victim’s brain tissue is severely harmed due to a car crash or other type of accident, the victim can end up in a coma or other type of unconscious state. The amount of time that a period can lose consciousness can last a short time like hours or a day, but they […]
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The introduction of COVID-19 to the human population in late 2019 led to a pandemic that has had a substantial impact on the world. While substantial research has focused on the neurological impairments faced by those with COVID-19, little research has been performed on the impact of the complications created by COVID-19 on people who […]
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A head injury can happen to anyone at any time. These can be really difficult when head injuries or traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) happen to the head of a household or a child or young adult. And if an accident involves multiple family members, one person may have injuries that take several weeks to heal, […]
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Traumatic brain injuries can manifest in a wide variety of symptoms that range greatly in severity. These injuries can be mild, moderate, or severe. Traumatic brain injuries happen when there is either a direct or indirect blow to a person’s head. These injuries can include concussions, bumps, and brain injuries. Some traumatic brain injuries can […]
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Data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control reveal that traumatic brain injuries contribute to approximately 30% of all injury-related fatalities in this country. One reason why traumatic brain injuries are so common is that they can result from a variety of incidents ranging from light blows on the head to severe car collisions. Anyone […]
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Brain injuries often prove devastating for accident victims. These injuries also routinely lead to temporary or long-lasting disabilities. Many people focus on the trauma of the accident and the immediate medical crisis of a serious brain injury, but these injuries can also have a long-lasting impact on a person’s life and the lives of their […]
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Driving in the rain can prove deadly, particularly when other motorists fail to take adequate precautions to avoid an accident. When a collision or crash happens due to another driver’s fault in rainy conditions, you can pursue compensation for your injuries or other damages you face. Of course, in Missouri, the state is classified as […]
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Some parts of Missouri or Kansas always seem to be under construction. Main Street in Kansas City, Missouri, has been under construction for years now, and so has Wornall Road, especially in the Waldo area. A great deal of this roadwork can lead to massive delays for motorists. There are also a number of infrastructure […]
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Sideswipe collisions are unpredictable. They can result in minimal damage, but they can also lead to serious injuries. I represented a young woman several years ago who was side-swiped after another person failed to yield while driving through Meyer Circle on Ward Parkway in Kansas City, Missouri. The damage to the vehicle was moderate, and […]
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As time passes, motor vehicles incorporate a wider range of technology. While we might not have reached the point where all vehicles operate autonomously, many technological features in cars today were unheard of decades ago. While both federal and state regulations prohibit motorists from talking on their cell phones while driving, some driving behaviors still […]
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