Car accidents don’t have to be severe to cause a TBI (traumatic brain injury). In fact, even minor accidents can result in this type of injury. Knowing the types of TBIs that may occur and their symptoms can help you know when to seek medical attention. Concussion This mild type of TBI can cause a […]

Personal injury is a legal term for an injury to the body, mind or emotions, as opposed to an injury to property. The term is most commonly used to refer to a type of lawsuit alleging that the victim’s injury has been caused by the negligence of another, but also arises in defamation torts. Damages include bodily injury, intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) and negligent infliction […]

Many smokers switched to electronic cigarettes between 2007 and 2016 because the products seemed like a healthier alternative that could help them cut back or quit. Today, approximately 30 million adults and 2.4 million teens use e-cigs regularly. Each year, consumers sustain severe injuries due to exploding batteries and exposure to e-cigarette liquid that contains […]

Talking with our elderly parents about their living situations and the possible need for change is not always easy. A successful conversation depends on the relationship you have with your parent, as well, of course, as on the parent’s mental, emotional and physical condition. While many people put off serious conversations to avoid conflict or awkwardness, both […]