Traumatic brain injury can occur from a violent blow to the head, and car accidents, falls, sports and work accidents are common causes. Severity ranges from mild to severe, and those with moderate to severe injuries often deal with the consequences for life. Although...
Assault refers to attempting to cause, or causing, physical harm to another individual. A person can face assault charges even if there was no physical contact and resulting injuries. Because the level of damage can vary, there are different types of assault charges....
Driving next to an eighteen-wheeler on the freeway can be somewhat unnerving when you consider how much larger the truck is than your passenger car. In a crash, the occupants of the passenger vehicle stand to experience the most serious injuries. A common consequence...
Marijuana legislation has circulated through states across the United States in recent years. The topic of legalization continues to gain more bipartisan support by the year. As more states allow adults to smoke marijuana, either recreationally or for medical...
All motorists must conduct themselves safely on the road to avoid accidents. This is especially crucial when it comes to alcohol, as even a relatively small amount can negatively impact a person's driving ability. That is why you must understand how many drinks it...
Drug charges are a serious offense, and you might find yourself accountable for the actions of others on account of their drug use. If you own a car, you may not always be in control of what comes inside it when you give your friends a ride. The drug laws in South...
Cyclists already have enough to worry about when they hit the road that they share with moving cars. The last thing they want to add to their plate is worrying about parked cars, too. Unfortunately, this is the exact fear many cyclists have due to dooring incidents....
As in other states, South Carolina has enacted a series of actions to prevent individuals from engaging in impaired driving because of drugs or alcohol. Most of these actions rely on punitive measures that look to dissuade individuals from getting behind the wheel...
Reckless driving is always dangerous, but you are even more likely to become involved in an accident if you encounter a negligent driver when weather conditions are poor. Every year, these accidents cause many victims to sustain debilitating injuries, and some lose...
A workplace injury can displace you for quite some time. As your recovery progresses, you could feel a desire to return to work as soon as possible. Assessing when to return will require the input of your medical team, your employer and yourself. Taking your time to...
