It is very common for serious car accidents to result in physical and emotional injuries, as well as economic loss. However, a catastrophic injury is quite different from typical physical injuries. Catastrophic injuries are significantly more severe and often involve long-term care or permanent disability. The impact of a catastrophic injury is also more significant for the family members...
Continue Reading6 Things You Should Know About Catastrophic Injuries in Arkansas from Wesley Cottrell Catastrophic injuries usually involve a difficult recovery process, multiple surgeries, and possibly a lifetime of medical treatment. It is common for victims suffering from catastrophic injuries to be unable to return to work for a long period of time, if at all. It is common for...
Continue ReadingYouth participation in school sports can be very rewarding, for the child and the parent. However, when injuries occur, a parent’s concern about the seriousness of the injury will soon take center stage. If an injury is particularly severe, the issue of legal responsibility becomes important. Exculpatory agreements in youth sports programs play a substantial role in determining the...
Continue ReadingParticipation in school athletics can be very rewarding for children, as well as their families. However, with the reward, also comes an inherent fear of serious injury. The stories of high school students suffering catastrophic, or even fatal injuries have become much too common these days. In fact, catastrophic injuries from high school football, for example, are on the...
Continue ReadingCatastrophic injuries are a very unique type of injury. They are more serious and often result in permanent injuries or even disabilities. In addition to physical injuries, catastrophic injuries can be emotional and economic. They most often have a more significant impact on the victim and the victim’s family. Catastrophic injuries can be the result of trauma or a...
Continue ReadingThere is no question that speeding is dangerous. Saving time on your daily commute is never worth someone else’s life. Yet, so many drivers continue to exceed the speed limit. According to the NHTSA 2013 Traffic Safety Data, there were 32,719 traffic fatalities in 2013, among them 9,613 (29%) were the result of high speed auto accidents. When drivers...
Continue ReadingWhenever a person is injured and a lawsuit is filed, the only available remedy is most often monetary damages. This monetary award comes in the form of compensatory damages, the purpose of which is to reimburse, or compensate, the injured person for the costs associated with the injury they sustained. The most common types of costs that are reimbursed...
Continue ReadingAs parents, we truly enjoy watching our children participate or compete in school sports. But, when your baby gets hurt on the field, your pride as a parent can quickly turn to panic, as you worry about the severity of your child’s injury. If this happens, the concern over who should be held legally responsible for your child’s injuries...
Continue ReadingFor many families who have children participating in school athletics, a common fear is that those children may get seriously injured. The stories of kids being permanently or fatally injured while participating in football or gymnastics, for example, are not unusual. But, where does potential liability for catastrophic sports injuries lie? The reality is, the athletic trainers, coaches, and...
Continue ReadingMany personal injury cases do not make it all the way to trial. Not because they lack merit, but because the parties are able to reach a settlement early on. This is usually a good thing for everyone involved. When a settlement is reached, the person who was injured (the plaintiff) agrees to dismiss the lawsuit in exchange for...
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