People are passionate about their dogs. Owners are in the habit of treating them as though they are nonhuman family members. Some breeds of dogs are prone to biting. When they strike, the results can be devastating. Avoiding bites is the aim of every responsible...
Personal Injury
The effects of sudden hearing loss after a head injury
When you think of falling and bumping your head, concussions are the first things that come to mind. But in the case of traumatic brain injuries, concussions are just one of many side effects. Ears exist to collect sound and send that information to your brain. Damage...
How can you recognize a TBI?
After suffering from a blow to the head, it is possible and even likely for brain trauma to follow. Of course, the severity of this trauma can vary greatly depending on the type of blow that caused it along with other factors. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) prove to...
How can ice and snow cause a slip and fall?
Dealing with intense weather can leave you feeling frustrated, especially when it comes to a fresh snowfall or a particularly heavy rainstorm. In some cases, this weather can also lead to a head or spinal injury from a slip and fall. Learning how these accidents...
Dog attacks often leave victims with psychological injuries
Even though most dogs make excellent companion animals, others are unpredictable or even downright dangerous. In a matter of seconds, a dog attack may leave you with broken bones, deep lacerations, nerve damage and other catastrophic injuries. After these injuries...
The basics of contributory negligence
In personal injury cases in Pennsylvania, it's not uncommon to see plaintiffs reducing the amount of compensation they deserve or generally damaging their own chances of success by being negligent. If you're hearing the term "contributory negligence" for the first...
Common catastrophic injuries
While a minor injury can change a life, it doesn't always cause permanent injury. A catastrophic injury commonly means a permanent disability, either physical or mental. There are several types of catastrophic injury a person in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, may...
6 actions to take after a dog attack
Receiving an animal bite is a traumatic experience. If you or a loved one are the victims of a dog attack, there are steps you want to take immediately to mitigate the damages. In the United States, almost 20 percent of dog bites need medical attention. Be prepared in...
Who is at fault for harm in a premises liability case?
Suffering an injury on property that is owned, leased, managed or otherwise controlled by someone else means that party could be responsible for the incident. Premises liability statutes address fault under Pennsylvania law, and fault can become a critical point of...
What are some common symptoms of a traumatic brain injury?
A traumatic brain injury can happen after you experience sudden trauma to your head, like in a car accident or another type of serious accident. This type of injury is common, leading to many deaths and hospitalizations every year. According to the Brain Trauma...