What Happens When Automotive Software Fails?
Mechanical failure is a genuine threat to drivers, whether it is due to a part that wasn’t recalled or poor service at a repair shop, but what happens when the car’s software fails? Improvements in built-in computer systems allow for a better driving experience, but they can also lead to serious accidents and injuries if mishandled or improperly updated. Depending on where and how it happens, automotive software failure can put vehicle occupants at serious risk of traumatic injuries.
Identifying Negligence in a Fetal Distress Birth Injury Case
Going through labor can be a difficult experience, and one of your only hopes is that your doctors and nurses are fully prepared to respond to any situations that arise. You may trust that they have been properly trained, are following all procedures, and have a clear game plan if anything goes wrong. Unfortunately, not every medical team lives up to the high standards of their profession and their negligent actions often cause serious harm to a newborn, often leading to a birth injury that follows them for the rest of their life. For many parents, the most distressing and terrifying situation that they can go through is fetal distress.
Going Silent on Social Media After an Accident
Social media is an excellent networking tool and a great way to stay in touch with friends and family. Platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter are in constant use by people of all ages, and TikTok has all but overtaken Snapchat among younger users. Most adults are also so accustomed to using these platforms that checking in and posting updates is part of their daily routine. Social media has definite advantages for many people, but take care how you use it if you are filing a personal injury claim.
The Dangers of an Electrical Injury
Though we often do not realize it in New York, power lines run throughout our city in an underground series of wires. This utility system supplies power to everything in our daily lives, from our apartment’s appliances to major construction sites to even our cars now. With so much energy around us, it is almost inevitable that someone can become injured due to an electric shock, but oftentimes it is the fault of a negligent property owner, dangerous product, or poor building planning.
How the Eggshell Skull Rule Effects PI Claims
Whether you were in a vehicle collision or construction accident, you are likely dealing with a great deal of pain, both physical and mental. It is not uncommon for a traumatic event to lead to a serious mental illness such as severe anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you had a mental illness prior to an accident, your condition may in fact worsen because of the event and as a result of your physical injuries.
TBIs and Speech Problems
Almost every process in our body, from how we view colors to our breathing patterns, is determined by our brain. This single organ handles so many different aspects of our everyday life, that we often take it for granted. That is why traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can be so devastating. Beyond sometimes being fatal, they can also unsuspectingly influence our basic functions, including our ability to speak. It is not uncommon for victims of head injuries to suffer from stutters or slurred speech after an accident.
Mind Over Body: The Psychological Effects of a TBI
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are disruptions in the normal function of the brain caused by trauma. A TBI can be the result of a blow or jolt to the head, or a penetrating head injury, such as a bullet wound. Severe TBI can dramatically affect the way the body functions, including mobility, memory, and cognitive ability. But it can also significantly impact a victim’s psychological and emotional health, both of which can be included in a claim for damages.
How Your Personal Auto Insurance Impacts Your Bike Accident Claim
Bicycle accidents can be devastating, often leading to long-term trauma like brain damage and spinal cord injuries. Because of how costly treatment for bicyclist injuries are, many cyclists worry about how high their medical bills will be after an accident. While you may be able to pursue an auto accident claim against the driver who injured you, it is possible that your own auto insurance might come into play as well.
Keeping Safe During a New York Excavation
Trench collapses are among the greatest dangers that construction workers face. If not properly secured or reviewed after rainfall, a cave-in can occur, leading to serious or fatal injuries to workers in it and even those standing around it. This is also a major issue as New York construction ramps up again. If a property owner or supervisor failed to ensure a trench is safe to work in or failed to close down their job site safely, then workers could be put in serious danger of suffering traumatic injuries.
Pelvic Injuries Following a Motorcycle Accident
During a motorcycle collision, most riders are forced onto their sides, causing severe trauma to their lower extremities. While some cases may only end in a broken ankle or torn hamstring, many suffer from catastrophic injuries to their hips. This can involve damage to the pelvic muscles, as well as fractures in the hip’s three bones: the ilium, the ischium, and the pubis. Recovering from such injuries can be extremely difficult for a motorcyclist, and an accident will often leave them with mobility issues for years to come.