Georgetown Legal Blog
Why is negligence essential in a personal injury case?
After an accident, you may hear the term "negligence" often from insurance company employees. They may focus on getting to the bottom of why the crash happened, who caused it, and if there were contributing factors. In some instances, there is no finding of...
What are the signs of a spinal cord injury?
Impact trauma to the head, neck or spine can result in a debilitating spinal cord injury. The extent of disability depends on the location and severity of the injury. According to the Mayo Clinic, auto accidents cause more than 50% of spinal cord injuries each year. ...
What should I know about eating while driving?
You might feel the urge to stop by your favorite coffee drive-thru on the way to work, or to get a cheeseburger from a fast food place on your lunch break. While many people think nothing of eating while driving to and from a place of work or leisure, the truth is...
What factors lead to a truck accident?
As a truck driver, you have a responsibility to be aware of how to maneuver your vehicle in traffic. Learning more about what common situations lead to a crash can help you to keep yourself and others safe. Bodily health In the blink of an eye, one bad decision can...
Can a lack of compliance lead to a wrongful death jury verdict?
If you are filing a lawsuit for the wrongful death of a loved one, the court generally requires proof that negligence caused the fatality. In the case of a truck accident, negligence can include the vehicle’s owner failing to comply with federal regulations. ...
What treatments are available for traumatic brain injury?
Traumatic brain injuries, which often result from car accidents, can vary dramatically in impact and severity. While many TBIs are incurable, treatments can often restore cognitive function and improve quality of life. If you or a family member has a TBI, explore...
The importance of buckling up
One of the first actions motorists and passengers can take to stay safe in vehicles is to put on their seat belts. When worn properly, they can reduce the severity of physical trauma and save lives in car accidents. Despite the importance of seat belts, some...
How can you become a safer pedestrian?
When you take your daily walk(s), you likely seldom think about the risk of injury you face. After all, walking represents something virtually all of us constantly do from the time we reach the toddler stage. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,...
How traumatic brain injury affects the personality
When Kentucky residents get into crashes, injury is common. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most common. They also have the potential to be among the most devastating. TBIs affect individuals in many different ways. Today we will look at the way TBIs...
Safe driving around farm equipment
As winter starts to wane and spring gets closer, farmers will start becoming busier readying fields for planting. When farmers become more active, it results in more farm equipment on the roads. While it is not ideal to get stuck behind a tractor going 15 MPH on a...
