Anybody who suffers a traumatic brain injury must deal with a lot of issues. While some of these are nuisances, others can have a more pronounced negative impact on their life.Every system in the body can be affected by the traumatic brain injury. The location,...
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Never drive in a trucker’s blind spot
People who are on the roadways around semitrucks must ensure that they are driving safely around them. These individuals must ensure that they're avoiding the blind spots since the trucker can't see their vehicle when they're in those. Unfortunately, it's possible to...
How does a brain injury impact cognitive function?
Brain injuries can cause many impacts for the victim. For some individuals, the cognitive effects of the injury are problematic because it makes normal activities much more difficult. Cognitive abilities have to do with the way that you think or know things.The ways...
Tips for driving safely during the wintry weather season
Roanoke averages around 15 inches of snow per year and it's getting close to the time of year that we can expect it here. According to BestPlaces.net, snow is common in January, but February is the snowiest month of the year for this area. Because of this, now is the...
Some popular gifts for children can be dangerous
If you're doing your holiday shopping predominantly online this year, it's important to be particularly careful when buying toys and other gifts for children. When you can't see, feel and hear them for yourself, you may miss some potential dangers.Even when you buy...
4 points that must be present in a wrongful death claim
When a loved one passes away unexpectedly, there are several things that the family members who are left behind need to think about. One of these is whether they are going to file for a wrongful death claim or not. There are specific requirements for doing this, so...
Who pays for injuries in a semitruck crash? What do they pay for?
There are many injuries that victims can suffer in semitruck crash cases. They range from minor scrapes to catastrophic injuries that might result in a fatality. For these victims, the financial devastation of the crash is often another blow that they didn't think...
Tips for parents traveling with children in the vehicle
One of the distractions that drivers face sometimes is that they are paying attention to other occupants of the vehicle. It's easy to say that this shouldn't happen but any parent knows that the chance of not having to pay attention to what's going on in the back of...
Product liability disclaimers don’t really protect manufacturers
Consumers assume that the products offered by merchants are as safe as possible when they're looking to make a purchase. They don't expect that they will have to deal with an unsafe product as long as they're using it properly. When a consumer suffers an injury, they...
Sudden death can lead to funeral cost sticker shock
The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one can be very challenging to deal with. One thing that individuals who are in this position will have to do is to make the final arrangements. Oftentimes, this comes with sticker shock because they don't expect the high...