A catastrophic injury can turn your life upside down. One minute you could have ambitious dreams for the future and the next moment you might have a machine keeping you alive. Understanding what factors categorize an injury as "catastrophic," may help you identify...
Wrongful Death And Catastrophic Injuries
3 tips for caring for a loved one with a TBI
The long-term care of people with traumatic brain injuries often falls to their loved ones. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, five years after their injuries, 33% of those with traumatic brain injuries need help with their daily activities...
How does the price of a funeral impact a wrongful death case?
Dealing with a wrongful death includes a lot of moving parts, including all the logistics surrounding the usual process of death. On top of the unexpected grief, you may find yourself at the center of planning for your loved one's funeral. Handling the financial costs...
Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Oregon?
If you have lost someone due to the negligence, recklessness or malice of another person, you may be wondering how to hold that person accountable. Filing a wrongful death suit can be an option in these circumstances but it is a complicated process. Who can file?...
What are treatment options for traumatic brain injuries?
You suffered several injuries during your car accident. Doctors recently diagnosed you with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and your treatment affects your legal case. Mayo Clinic explains how medical professionals treat TBIs. Learn how to recover from catastrophic...
What do you know about spinal cord injury treatment options?
After a catastrophic injury, medical professionals diagnosed you with a spinal cord injury. You know you have a legal case, but you may not know what the road to recovery looks like for a severe injury. Mayo Clinic breaks down spinal cord injury treatment options....
How do doctors diagnose a herniated disc?
After a recent car collision, you have several injuries to sort out to build your personal injury case against the responsible party. You suspect you have a herniated disc, but how do you know for sure? Mayo Clinic describes how physicians determine if a patient has a...
How are serious burn injuries treated?
Serious burn injuries damage bodily tissue via contact through flames, heat, radiation, or electricity. According to the Cleveland Clinic, emergency rooms treat nearly 500,000 patients for burns every year. While first and second-degree burns usually cause only minor...
Wrongful Death: Emotionally Charged and Legally Complex
The death of a loved one is devastating to a family. When the loss was caused by negligence, grieving family members want more than answers. They want justice. While numerous personal matters require attention, retaining an attorney to pursue a wrongful death claim...
Wrongful Death: Emotionally Charged And Legally Complex
The death of a loved one is devastating to a family. When the loss was caused by negligence, grieving family members want more than answers. They want justice. While numerous personal matters require attention, retaining an attorney to pursue a wrongful death claim...