Car accident injuries to passengers in Iowa and Illinois are just as severe as those sustained by the drivers of the vehicles involved. Sometimes these injuries are even worse, depending on the kind of accident and where the vehicle was struck. Thankfully, you can seek financial compensation for your injuries if you are a passenger. With that in mind, here are 15+ factors you need to know if you’ve been injured as a passenger in a car accident.
Shoulder injuries from car accidents are among the most common types of bodily harm experienced during a traffic collision. Shoulder injuries result from rubbing against hard surfaces, being yanked around, or bracing for impact. Shoulder injuries can be extremely painful, take months or even years to heal, and restrict movement, making it difficult to carry […]
According to Johns Hopkins University, a contrecoup injury occurs when the brain jolts backward and hits the skull on the opposite side, which causes bruising. A contrecoup injury is just one type of brain injury that can happen after any kind of accident where the head experiences trauma. The Quad Cities personal injury attorneys at […]
The largest city in the Quad Cities area, Davenport is an excellent place for boating. Each summer, you can find both locals and tourists launching their boats at popular spots like Lost Grove Lake, Credit Island Park, Lindsay Park Yacht Club, and the Marquette Street Boat Ramp. Unfortunately, a fun day on the water can […]
Social media is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family while sharing life events, both good and bad. If you’re involved in a personal injury case, sharing your story on your social media might be tempting. Social media can hurt your personal injury claim. However, not only can the other party […]
June is National Safety Month, and the National Safety Council (NSC) uses the event to highlight various safety aspects. One of the areas the NCS is emphasizing in 2022 is slip and fall prevention. While many people understand how common slip and fall accidents are, many also underestimate how severe these accidents can be. For […]
According to data shared by Johns Hopkins Medicine, 45% of all amputations were caused by a traumatic injury. We’ve seen first-hand how an amputation injury can impact the financial, emotional, and mental health of all involved. More specifically, how the loss of a limb or extremity dramatically impacts an individual’s ability to work, move, maintain […]
Any accident-related back pain is cause for concern. And, if your accident was caused by another party’s reckless and/or negligent behavior, your auto injury may make you eligible to file a personal injury claim.
If your child has been injured on another person’s property, you may not know where to turn. The doctrine of attractive nuisance is a particular branch of the law that governs situations like this.
A rollover accident occurs when at least one vehicle flips over due to an accident. According to Consumer Reports, this only occurs in about 3% of serious car accidents but accounts for 30% of passenger deaths. A rollover wreck can cause catastrophic injuries, totaled cars, and even death. If you are seriously hurt or your […]