Accidents with semi-trucks can cause a lot of different injuries for the victims. Many of the injuries, such as broken bones, head injuries and cuts, are easy to see, there are other injuries that are more difficult to see. In the case of a severe truck accident, some victims might suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, which is a serious mental health condition.
Drowsiness, distractions and driving
Fender-benders, catastrophic multi-vehicle car crashes and all the types of car accidents in between wreak havoc on families. Since this is basically the scenario, why do people take chances on the road despite knowing better?
5 restaurant patrons injured when dump truck slams into building
Going out to eat isn't something that most people associate with being injured. In fact, when you go out to eat, you likely expect that you will get to rest while you enjoy a good meal. For some restaurant patrons in a Wisconsin restaurant, a careening dump truck slamming into the restaurant was likely enough to ruin their meal.
Building a case for compensation after a brain injury
Suffering from a brain injury can impact every aspect of the victim's life. Just last week, we discussed how brain injuries can affect the emotional health of the victim and those close to the victim. All of the effects of the brain injury can cause the victim and the victim's family members to suffer financially.
7 emotions associated with brain injuries
When someone suffers from a brain injury, he or she goes through a variety of different emotions. Many of the emotions of the victim are shared by the family members who are close the victim. While it is possible that not everyone who has a brain injury will have all of these emotions, it is very likely that they will. Knowing about the seven emotions can help people prepare. They also show just how complex it can be to treat every aspect of a brain injury.
