There are numerous kinds of amputations. There are traumatic amputations that occur because of an incident, like a machinery malfunction or a car crash. A person could lose a hand or a leg during a collision or while working. These traumatic amputations can result in...
Norwich Personal Injury Blog
Traumatic brain injuries can lead to lifelong disabilities
Traumatic brain injuries can lead to lifelong disabilities Motor vehicle crashes and falls are two common causes of traumatic brain injuries. These can impact a person’s life. In some cases, they cause permanent disabilities that require the person to change the way...
Watch out for internal injuries following a car accident
Not all injuries are apparent after a crash. Beyond the superficial wounds, another deadly killer could be lying beneath - internal injuries. These injuries are potentially more serious than the obvious ones since victims sometimes do not know that they need medical...
Repetitive stress injuries may happen in any work environment
You were pretty happy when you were offered a job at a popular coffee place in your community. You felt comfortable that you would be working in a safe environment. After working in this establishment for several months, you noticed that one arm and even your shoulder...
Do criminal charges prevent you from suing a drunk driver?
Drunk driving is a very irresponsible decision, and it is also clearly against the law. The person who causes a drunk driving crash can face multiple different kinds of consequences. For example, if they cause a crash that resulted in property damage or injuries to...
Will the other driver’s insurance leave you with big crash bills?
The motor vehicle insurance you carry protects you from liability or financial responsibility for the losses that you cause someone else. If you are the one ultimately at fault for a crash, the other driver can make a claim against your coverage for damage to their...
The correlation between severe spinal injuries and mental health of victims
The effects of spinal injuries are both physical and mental. Most spinal injury victims are fixated on paralysis, which is perhaps the most severe effect. However, other conditions may arise, depending on the location of your injuries. They include: Pain at the site...
What kinds of injuries do nursing home workers commonly suffer?
Norwich, Connecticut, is home to many nursing homes and facilities. Workers in these facilities perform extremely vital services for patients and their family members. When a work injury or illness sidelines critical nursing home workers, they need to heal quickly and...
How common are SSD wrongful denials?
The myth that there are a lot of able-bodied people sitting around collecting Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits has been around for a long time -- and there’s absolutely no truth to it. The vast majority of Social Security Disability applications are denied,...
Can slip and fall accidents be serious?
It might be tempting to consider only falls from heights or dangerous terrain when considering serious fall accidents. However, falls do not have to be from a great height to cause serious injury. Research suggests that one in five people who suffer slip and fall...
