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PTSD & Car Accidents
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common condition people experience after shocking events. Some studies show that about 40% of car accident survivors show symptoms of mild or moderate PTSD one month after a crash. Please go to the hospital if you notice any of the most common symptoms, including intrusive thoughts or avoidance… Read More »
Defective Helmets: Your Legal Rights if Injured
Wearing a helmet is critical for both motorcyclists and bicyclists, who can otherwise suffer major brain injuries in a collision. However, anyone shopping for a helmet should ensure that it meets safety guidelines established by the Department of Transportation. South Carolina requires that motorcyclists under the age of 21 wear a helmet, but you… Read More »
How Long to Settle a South Carolina Medical Malpractice Case?
Having a medical malpractice case hanging over your head can make it uncomfortable to go into work every day and meet with patients. Many doctors and other medical providers would like the case to be resolved, one way or the other. However, medical malpractice cases typically take longer than other personal injury cases to… Read More »
Spinal Stenosis and Your Car Accident
Spinal stenosis is a type of degenerative spinal column injury. It is characterized by a narrowing of the channel which the spinal cord runs through. As this channel narrows, it can put pressure on the spinal cord, leading to pain, numbness, and weakness. Spinal stenosis almost always gets worse over time if you do… Read More »
Were You Injured While Staying at an Airbnb or Vrbo Rental?
Instead of renting a hotel, booking an Airbnb or Vrbo is a popular alternative for those hoping to avoid big, faceless hotels. Typically, hosts rent out a room or their entire house, and guests use an app to book the space and pay. What happens if you are injured during your stay? Any number… Read More »
Is Uber Trying to Make It Harder for Accident Victims to Sue?
A recent report by Consumer Watchdog has raised eyebrows in legal circles. The report highlights the different ways Uber is trying to limit their legal exposure by encouraging state tort reform and putting dangerous self-driving “autonomous” vehicles on the road. If successful, Uber could limit the amount of compensation injured victims receive when they… Read More »
Can A Child Obtain Compensation if They Are Hurt while Trespassing?
Landowners owe certain duties of care to the people they invite onto their property. Conversely, they owe no duties to people who enter without permission or stay after being asked to leave. Young children sometimes don’t understand the concept of boundaries, so it is never a surprise when they wander onto someone’s property uninvited…. Read More »
What is a Diffuse Axonal Brain Injury?
At Snyder Heitman LLC, our clients struggle with various brain injuries after common accidents, such as car wrecks or falls. A diffuse axonal injury is one of the most serious, and our clients often cannot work as they struggle with the symptoms. Contact our law firm if you have any questions about your ability… Read More »
How Much Insurance is Available if You Are Hit by an Uber?
Getting hit by an Uber causes more than a headache. Many motorists struggle with substantial bodily injuries, including broken bones, whiplash, and concussions. Helpfully, Uber requires that its motorists be insured, and this insurance will come into play in your accident case. But how much insurance must they carry? Our rideshare accident lawyer investigates…. Read More »
Medical Malpractice Facts
Working as a medical professional comes with the risk of being accused of malpractice. Doctors and nurses make many mistakes, but most of the mistakes are harmless and do not result in negative patient outcomes. Your team will catch the mistake early, or the error causes no significant adverse effects. A valid malpractice claim… Read More »