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Dealing with PTSD from an Auto Accident
If you have been in a minor car accident, you might have walked away feeling shaken and anxious. Imagine if you were involved in a major car crash that resulted in serious injuries and fatalities. According the Mayo Clinic, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an emotional and psychological disorder that is triggered by witnessing or…
Read MoreSacroiliac Joint Dysfunction from Rear-end Collisions
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a frequently missed diagnosis in victims of Tennessee car accidents. Rear-end car accidents are one of the most common causes of damage to the sacroiliac joint, which can cause severe pain in the lower back and buttocks as well as intense frustration, as the diagnosis so often eludes medical professionals. The…
Read MoreTaking Pictures after an Auto Accident
It will all happen in a blur. One moment, you will be driving along listening to talk radio on your commute home from work, and the next moment you will be emerging from the wreckage that was your car. Taking Pictures after an Auto Accident Being involved in an auto accident can be a frightening…
Read MoreReal-life Examples of Birth Injuries and Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Birth injuries can be the result of medical malpractice, and they can have many different causes and effects. Some birth injuries are simply resolved on their own and have no lasting impact on the child’s life. Others however can have far-reaching consequences on the child’s health and well-being for the rest of the child’s life.…
Read MoreSadler Bailey Files Federal Lawsuit on Behalf of Legionnaires Victim in Memphis
On August 27, 2016, Marlene Casas stayed at the La Quinta Inn & Suites on Millbranch Road, in Memphis; she was here to visit Graceland, as so many tourists do each year. Three days after her stay, Ms. Casas started to feel unwell. Her illness turned out to be Legionnaires’ disease, and it led to…
Read MoreAvoiding Drunk Drivers and Staying Safe on New Year’s Eve
The holidays are a special time when we get together to celebrate with family and friends. Those times of celebration almost always include alcohol, so on New Year’s Eve, the advice “drink responsibly” could not be more important. In the state of Tennessee, there have been 4,606 alcohol-related crashes this year. Unfortunately, on New Year’s…
Read MoreLooking at Uber’s Effect on Auto Accidents (and What to Do if You’re in One)
Just like thousands of your neighbors in Memphis and Jackson, you have become an avid fan of the ridesharing services Uber and Lyft. Using a ridesharing service can be an affordable and convenient way to get around, whether you own a vehicle or not. Ridesharing services have had a positive impact in lowering the number…
Read MoreWhat Are the Top Risks That Can Lead to Birth Injury?
It is probably safe to say that finding out your newborn has sustained a birth injury is one of the worst nightmares a new parent can face. You showed up to the hospital with a birth plan, but then things went off the rails, and the plan was tossed out of the window. After…
Read More11 Deaths in the US No Linked to Exploding Takata Airbags
The saga of Takata isn’t going away anytime soon. In late October, ABC News reported that the death of a 50-year-old woman in California back in 2001 was related to exploding Takata airbags. The victim Delia Robles marks the 11th death in the U.S. (16th worldwide) related to the defective part. Ms. Robles was on…
Read MoreForward Collision Warning Technology Is Decreasing Rear-End Crashes
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) research has shown that vehicles equipped with front crash prevention technologies are less likely to rear-end other vehicles. There are two main front crash prevention technologies out there. The first is the automatic braking system, which has been shown to reduce rear-end crashes by about 40%. The second…
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