When people classify an injury as catastrophic, they usually mean that the injury in question has resulted in permanent consequences. Spinal cord injuries cause lifelong functional limitations, and they also cause permanent financial challenges in the form of...
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What is a traumatic amputation?
A traumatic amputation is a devastating injury that can occur when a person is involved in a motor vehicle crash. Sometimes, the severed body part can be reattached, but that’s not always the case. Most people who have this type of injury will have a lengthy medical...
3 things to know about spinal cord injuries
Car crashes and many other types of accidents can lead to spinal cord injuries that can lead to life-altering effects. These injuries can range from bruising that heals over time to permanent damage. Anyone who has a spinal cord injury and those who are supporting...
Understanding Oklahoma pain and suffering damages
In Oklahoma, pain and suffering, or non-economic damages, can be a crucial component of personal injury claims, compensating victims for intangible losses they endure. These damages account for the physical and psychological effects that often accompany severe...
Signs of rabies following an unprovoked dog attack
Dog attacks are distressing, and when an attack occurs by an animal that may be infected with rabies, the stakes of such circumstances can be particularly high. Rabies is a potentially fatal viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals, including humans....
What are the long-term effects of a spinal cord injury?
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can stem from a host of causes, one of which is a motor vehicle crash. Victims who have these injuries often have to deal with long-term effects that can negatively impact every area of life. Understanding how these catastrophic injuries...
Immediate medical bills may not be your only concern after injury
When someone gets injured in an accident that is someone else’s responsibility, they are often interested in seeking compensation for medical bills. For instance, maybe you slipped and fell in a store and you believe the store owner was liable. Or maybe you were hit...
What is the real cost of a spinal cord injury?
You’re driving through an intersection when a semi-truck runs the red light and hits your car. It’s a sudden and very severe accident, and you suffer a significant spinal cord injury. You are rushed to the hospital, but you know it’s going to change the course of your...
How teens can stay safe while driving
Teen drivers are statistically more likely to get into car accidents while driving on Oklahoma roads and highways. However, there are a number of steps that they can take to minimize their risk of causing a collision or otherwise putting themselves and others in...
Truck accidents and flying debris
When people imagine a truck accident, they may think of a tractor-trailer crashing into another vehicle. Such scenarios play out in many crashes on Oklahoma roads. However, there are other ways in which people may suffer harm. Debris flying from a tractor-trailer may...