Concussions – What They Are, How You Can Spot Them, And What To Do!
Any time you bump, bang, or jolt your head, you risk suffering a concussion. Concussions are a form of brain injury and can vary from mild injuries to severe medical emergencies. Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, cause more than 2.87 million ER visits, hospitalizations, and deaths in the U.S. each year. Of those, more than 800,000 of […]
Common Types of Truck Wrecks
Safely operating a semi-truck requires care, diligence, and training. Similarly, running a business that transports goods demands a commitment to safety and compliance with state laws and federal regulations.Unfortunately, truck drivers, trucking companies, and other parties in the trucking business often cut corners in order to speed up delivery times and make more money. When this […]
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT CAR WRECK CLAIMS
Filing a car wreck injury claim is not always a straightforward process. Many victims assume the claims process is straight forward and are misinformed about the process and how it works. Unfortunately, believing common misconceptions about the claims process could put you at a disadvantage and hurt your chances of securing a fair settlement. Below, […]
Spinal Cord Injuries: A Brief Overview
Each year, approximately 17,000 people suffer spinal cord injuries across the U.S., according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center. For people in the Appalachian Region, these injuries may occur due to motor vehicle collisions, job-site accidents, home improvement accidents, work-related accidents, slips and falls, sports accidents or for any other number of reasons. Regardless […]
Commercial Truck Wrecks – A Holiday Danger!
With increased demand and traffic, commercial trucks are more likely to be involved in wrecks the holiday season. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration discovered December is the most dangerous month for drivers. When they studied traffic-related fatalities during the Christmas season, they determined an average of 45 people died each day - - compared to an […]
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF POPULAR CAR INSURANCE TERMINOLOGY
Reading an automobile insurance policy can be hard. Talking to an insurance agent/lawyer about your insurance policy can be even more difficult. Sometimes those individuals are so experienced in insurance and the words used in insurance policies they forget many of the words are not common and that they were learned over the course of […]
Vehicle Checklist Before Winter Travel
Follow our tips to give your car a basic check-up before you head out on your next road trip. Check the Owner's Manual The owner's manual is a wealth of information. It will tell you everything you need to know about the car and how to fix basic parts like changing light bulbs or what […]
Pain and Suffering: An Overview
There are many damages that you may recover when pursuing an injury claim following your accident. While it is widely known that accident victims may pursue compensation for their medical bills and property damage, many aren’t aware that they may also receive compensation for pain and suffering. However, the amount of pain a person is […]
3 Most Common Holiday Personal Injuries
To help you to avoid holiday season personal injuries, we identify the 3 most common holiday season personal injuries. Should you have suffered an injury during a previous holiday season or sustained holiday season injuries this year. Consult personal injury attorney. Ferrell & Brown can help you initiate a personal injury case even during the holiday season. The […]