Radiculopathy is a medical term that describes symptoms caused by pressure on the nerve root. (1) It is not that uncommon, and it can be caused by a car accident. If you have been involved in an auto accident that has caused radiculopathy, a personal injury attorney can help you understand the accident law that...
Read MoreIf you ever have a car accident, it is most likely that you will be examined by different medical professionals. There are many medical specialties, and each of them treats different health issues. Each will have a specific role in the diagnosis and treatment process after your accident. This will depend on the type of...
Read MoreWhiplash is one of the most common injuries resulting from a car accident. It can be defined as a neck sprain and strain caused by sudden deceleration and acceleration, which is typical of car accidents. Thousands of people suffer from whiplash in the USA every year. Many of them recover well after some time. But...
Read MoreIf you have suffered an injury in a car accident, it is imperative that you seek medical attention. The process of diagnosis and treatment can be overwhelming and time-consuming. You will most likely get in touch with a number of different medical specialists depending on the type and severity of injuries you have suffered. Settlements...
Read MoreCar accidents are very common. There is a car accident almost every minute in the USA, often with multiple injured persons involved in each incident. Some sustain only minor injuries that leave no consequences while others suffer major life-changing or life-threatening injuries. In the case of major car accidents, the police and paramedics will be...
Read MoreLosing a loved one is tragic under any circumstances, but the devastation is even more extreme when someone close to you dies in an accident. Unfortunately, statistics from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal that unintentional fatalities are common. Every year, around 201,000 people are killed in accidents, putting these incidents...
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They may not make up a large proportion of all traffic collisions that occur on Virginia roadways, but truck accidents do tend to cause the most destruction. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reports that just 4.1 percent of all crashes involve semis, tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, and other large commercial trucks. However, of the total...
Read MoreMedical malpractice takes many forms, but one of the most disturbing issues involves mistakes with diagnosis. Delays mean a medical condition may worsen or become terminal, and a misdiagnosis could lead to unnecessary treatment while not getting the right care. The implications are especially concerning when it comes to the so-called “Big Three” in misdiagnosis,...
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Motorcycle accidents may not make up a large percentage of the total traffic crashes in Virginia, but the data reveals that these crashes still cause devastating losses. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reports that there are around 1,900 motorcycle collisions every year, at just 1.6 percent of all incidents. However, these incidents are...
Read MoreThe moments following a car crash are critical for securing maximum compensation for your injuries. This might sound ridiculous, but it’s true. Although you might be struggling in the moments following a crash to make sense of what happened, you could easily make some mistake that undermines your case. To ensure you set yourself up...
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