Our spine is an amazing structure. It supports the weight of our upper body and protects the vital spinal cord. It is a column of 26 bones (or vertebrae), with cartilage in between. There are three regions of the spine: cervical, thoracic, and lumbar. Between each vertebra is a thin layer of cartilage called intervertebral [...]

Most doctors agree that the first and most effective healing method to partake in after a car accident is physical therapy. Physical therapists are trained to address motion hindrances and work with the biomechanics of the body. It is a natural and less expensive alternative to surgery and invasive treatments. Even when surgery is experienced, [...]

The definition of catastrophic injury is a serious trauma to the spinal column, spinal cord, or brain, and may also include skull or spinal fractures. This is based on the definition used by the American Medical Association. In legal terms, a catastrophic injury case helps compensate the victim of this type of injury…injuries that would [...]

Becoming a property owner comes with certain responsibilities. Property owners have expenses and are aware of the need for maintenance, but also there is a legal element to owning a property – specifically, commercial property/businesses that the public utilizes. Both local and federal governments have laws in place to hold property owners liable for the [...]

Personal injury cases differ from other lawsuits, as it is not a certainty that a case like this will go to trial. In fact, most injury cases usually go to settlement where an offer is made to the plaintiff long before a court trial is scheduled. However, there are many different complexities to each personal [...]