Personal Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the generalized term for those harms that impact the brain and cause maladies that result in mild cognitive and memory issues to even death. From a legal perspective, TBI cases create a unique blend of challenges to the defendant’s attorney, the plaintiff’s attorney, as well as to the insurance providers. Brain injuries should not be considered an ‘event.’ A TBI is the beginning of a process typically marred by misdiagnoses, and under-funded neurological disease research. Those with sustained brain injuries must be provided with: Lifelong Management and care Professional, expert care Appropriate rehabilitation therapies Individualized…

Whiplash is a neck injury that is usually sustained in a rear-end auto collision. A whiplash injury can lead to reduced quality of life for several months or even longer, often resulting in lost wages due to ongoing pain. If you have been harmed in an auto accident, you might be eligible for compensation for your injury. Fenimore Injury Law specializes in cases just like yours and will fight for full compensation for your whiplash injury. Symptoms of Whiplash Injury Whiplash results from the rapid back and forth movement of the head when you are rear-ended in a vehicle. It can range…

Abuse in nursing homes and assisted living communities is on the rise. Most people do not know what to do when faced with this situation. Consequently, only a few of them are handled appropriately and even fewer are reported to the relevant authorities. In this post, we have highlighted six steps you can take if you notice or suspect an abuse of a resident. Signs of Nursing Home Abuse If you have a loved one in an elderly care facility, it is important to look for the following signs of abuse: Bed Sores Bruises Change in behavior Loss of weight…

If you have been injured, whether it was because of an auto accident or a slip and fall accident, you stand the best chance with your case against the company if you have a personal injury attorney there to assist you through the process. However, not everyone knows the right protocol and when they should even hire a personal injury attorney. When to Consider a Personal Injury Attorney While you can file your own personal injury claim against an insurance agency by yourself, this is usually something that is only recommended for people who have had small injuries that have…