An automobile crash can inflict a variety of severe injuries, some of which may not manifest right away. Nonetheless, you should be aware of symptoms of a potentially life-threatening injury like head trauma. If you hit your head during a car collision, a skull...
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The costs of your SCI
by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 16, 2021 | Serious Injuries
Tending to your injuries after a motor vehicle accident is rarely a free affair, but suffering a spinal cord injury brings those costs to all-time highs. These costs include the financial but include physical and emotional tolls as well. Knowing these costs may not...
How can you tell if you have a concussion?
by BriggsLawFirm | Jun 24, 2021 | Serious Injuries
After a dangerous fall or a painful car crash, you may start to notice signs of traumatic brain injuries like concussions. A concussion may also signal that you are facing other more serious health concerns. Knowing what the common symptoms feel like can help you...
The common symptoms of a traumatic brain injury
by BriggsLawFirm | May 12, 2021 | Serious Injuries
If you get into a car accident and experience a sudden blow or jolt to your head, you could also sustain a traumatic brain injury. Brain injuries can range from minor concussions to long-term, debilitating injuries. Brain injuries are a common car accident injury, and...
What are the signs of internal bleeding?
by BriggsLawFirm | Feb 18, 2021 | Serious Injuries
After an accident, external injuries are easy to notice. You can identify cuts to the skin, bruising and in some cases broken bones. However, if you suffer from internal bleeding, it may be more difficult to diagnose. According to Healthline, the most common cause of...
Can a traumatic brain injury affect your personality?
by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 27, 2020 | Serious Injuries
As a Florida resident who suffered from a brain injury, you also likely suffer from lasting and ongoing complications. The healing process for brain injuries is often long and complex, costing you time, energy and resources. You may also run into unexpected hurdles...
Are you suffering from a concussion?
by BriggsLawFirm | Jun 12, 2020 | Serious Injuries
As a Florida resident who suffered from a head injury, you want to keep an eye out for concussive symptoms. Concussions can range from mild to severe. In the most severe cases, a concussion can lead to brain swelling. Serious afflictions require immediate medical...
Categorizing burn injuries based on severity
by BriggsLawFirm | Oct 31, 2019 | Serious Injuries
Burns are common injuries for Florida residents. Many members of the state's population have suffered sunburns from being outside for too long without protection, and others have accidentally touched hot surfaces with pads or other barriers to insulate them from the...
Car accidents can cause damage to internal organs
by BriggsLawFirm | Oct 3, 2019 | Serious Injuries
Humans are incredible organisms that are capable of performing many tasks and activities. When a Florida resident truly thinks about all of the processes that their body can and does perform it is truly mind boggling. However, when accidents and injuries cause damage...
Actor suffers serious back injuries in car accident
by BriggsLawFirm | Sep 5, 2019 | Serious Injuries
Earlier this year this Florida-based personal injury blog posted an article on the serious harm that spinal cord injuries can cause to their victims. An injury to the spinal cord may result in paralysis, the loss of motor function and bodily system control and other...