Monthly Archives: May 2024
Whiplash Injuries May Involve Psychological Factors
The Journal of Psychosomatic Research published an article in 1993 detailing how those who recently suffered whiplash in a car accident are more prone to experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression after the accident than those in the control group. According to the study, psychological state, response to pain, and style of interpreting everyday… Read More »
PTSD After a Car Accident: How Common Is It?
Traffic accidents are the number one cause of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This is especially true of very violent accidents resulting in life-altering injuries or the death of someone in the vehicle. One study, published by the NIH National Library of Medicine, polled 6804 traffic accident survivors. 1489 had PTSD from their respective… Read More »
Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuit Claims That Robotic Arm Burned And Tore A Woman’s Intestine During Surgery
The family of a Florida woman has filed a personal injury wrongful death lawsuit against the manufacturer of the robotic arm that allegedly failed during her surgery. According to the lawsuit, the robot arm burned and tore the woman’s small intestine while she was undergoing surgery for colon cancer. The decedent developed abdominal pain… Read More »
Georgia Appeals Court Reinstates Truck Accident Lawsuit After Case Is Originally Dismissed
A Georgia appeals court has recently reinstated a lawsuit filed against a trucking company over the death of a 17-year-old girl. The case presents interesting legal issues concerning the application of comparative negligence when there is a factual dispute among witnesses. Background of the case According to the lawsuit, the 17-year-old decedent was driving… Read More »
Family Sues Disney After Doctor Dies Due To Food Allergy
The husband of a New York doctor has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Disney Springs restaurant because the doctor died after eating at their establishment, according to a 19-page lawsuit filed in Orange County, Florida on February 22. According to the lawsuit, the doctor had dinner at a pub on October 5, 2023… Read More »
