What Is a Jackknife Accident?
When a large commercial truck has an accident, the sheer size and weight of the truck results in a terrifying accident scene. If a fully loaded 18-wheeler weighing as much as 80,000 pounds is involved in an accident with an average-sized passenger vehicle weighing only 4,000 pounds, the results for the motorists in the...
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What is Post Concussion Syndrome?
The brain is responsible for the function and regulation of the entire body. It’s also made up of delicate tissue that does not regenerate after damage. Despite the cushioning layer of fluid and bony protection of the skull, the brain is subject to injury trauma from a blow, a bump on the outside of...
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Understanding CTE Brain Injuries
Understanding the human brain remains one of the greatest complexities in scientific studies. With over 86 billion neurons and around a quadrillion synapses, we may never completely discern how the brain works. Because we don’t fully understand the brain, medical science can’t completely explain the way damage occurs and how it impacts function. Chronic...
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What Treatment is Necessary After a Brain Injury?
If you have gotten a brain injury whether it be from playing football or from a car accident, it is important to recognize what you should do and the treatment you should seek. Fortunately, the expert Salt Lake City brain injury lawyers from Handy & Handy Attorneys At Law can help guide and inform...
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What is the Difference Between Wrongful Death and Survival Action?
The sudden, unexpected death of a loved one always feels wrong and traumatic for those left behind, but when the death was entirely preventable if only someone else had taken reasonable care, it’s even more tragic. An unexpected loss can leave family members dealing with financial hardships on top of their emotional anguish. As...
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Can I Recover Damages for Emotional Distress?
Any accident with painful injuries is distressing and some are potentially life-altering, especially when they cause long-term impacts or disability. But when a preventable accident occurs due to someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongdoing, it’s much more traumatic. In some cases, the severe trauma of suffering a terrible accident causes lingering emotional distress...
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