If you sustained serious injuries in a car, truck or motorcycle accident or in some other incident that another person’s negligence caused, you may be unable to work. As a result, you may fall behind on your bills and struggle to afford the most basic costs of living,...
How to choose the right temporary wheelchair
Some people must use a wheelchair for the rest of their lives. However, you may only need a wheelchair for a temporary period while you recover from surgery or another health condition. Safety is still a crucial factor as you choose the type of wheelchair you want to...
How can you pay bills after losing wages after an accident?
You injured yourself recently, and now you cannot work. Bill collectors want their payments, and you must tend to your financial health. What should you do? Securian Financial offers tips for paying bills after an injury. While waiting to see how your injury case...
Dog bites on private property
If you were recently bitten by a dog, you could have a wide range of hardships to work through. From scarring and an infected wound to mental trauma and financial problems, these incidents are often serious and cause a great deal of harm. However, some victims are...
A slippery floor at your grocery can cause a severe injury
You may drop by your neighborhood grocery store once or twice a week. While walking through the aisles, your attention is more often on the shelves than on the floor. However, slip-and-fall accidents are common in grocery stores and slippery floors are often the...
Blue-collar workers often have more to lose after a car crash
If you get hurt in a car crash, the cost of the care you need may pale in comparison to the secondary consequences of the injury. The worse you get hurt, the harder it may be for you to get back to work quickly. Lost wages are often a major contributing factor to the...
Poor sidewalk designs can lead to wheelchair accidents
Getting around in a wheelchair is often not nearly as easy as it should be, and the design of a sidewalk and a roadway can certainly lead to an accident. This could be incredibly serious, so it’s important to know what hazards to watch out for when you're traveling. ...
Suffering a TMJ injury after a car accident
Perhaps the car accident you were in here in Pomona, California, led to you injuring your jaw, or more specifically the temporomandibular joint that connects the jaw to the skull. Whatever their cause, TMJ disorders can be debilitating, and in extreme cases, they may...
These 3 diseases can kill after a dog bite
Most people love dogs because they’re a normal part of family life in most American homes. Unfortunately, some pets can become dangerous to those around them and to visitors. When a dog attacks, it can cause serious physical harm, but that’s not the only thing that...
Car accident-related femur fractures: an overview
The femur, or thighbone, does not break easily, but it often does so in high-impact car crashes. In fact, California drivers should know that car crashes are the leading cause of femur fractures, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Falls,...
