Posts Tagged Accident
St. Louis Spine Injury Attorney Says Car Accident Whiplash Injuries are No Laughing Matter
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on January 6th, 2010
Anyone who watches television has seen a comedy show where someone fakes a “whiplash” injury and tries to collect money that they don’t deserve. Jack Lemon did a movie called “The Fortune Cookie” where he hires an attorney nicknamed “whiplash Willie” because he knows all sorts of tricks to help fake an injury. “Whiplash injuries” may actually be diagnosed as back or neck “sprains” or “strains. ” When an accident victim is thrown forward in a violent manner during a motor vehicle accident, the result is oftentimes “soft-tisue” damage. “Soft- tissue ” damage generally consists of “muscle injury” and” ligament injury” which cannot be observed on X-rays or other diagnostic tests. A doctor will often note “muscle spasms” where there is a tightening of muscles in the injured area. It is difficult to quantify or measure “soft tissue injuries” which result from “whiplash. ” “Whiplash” injuries are usually treated with physical therapy , or a chiropractor may treat these injuries with “chiropractic manipulations. ” People suffering from “whiplash” find them to be far from funny. From a legal standpoint, it is important to get treatment for these injuries as soon as possible since diagnostic testing doesn’t always make your case. Unfortunately for “whiplash victims the media has created an image of “whiplash” victims as schemers ,fakers and opportunists. As a “spine injury attorney” it is my job to overcome the predjudice which has been caused by movies and television shows. As I said - “Whiplash is no laughing matter. ” The contents of this article are intended for educational use only in order to provide readers general information and a basic understanding of the law. If you are seeking legal advice, please consult a licensed professional attorney in your state. The information in this article should not be substituted for experienced legal advice.
Boy Awarded £1 Million Payout for His Bouncy Castle Accident Claim
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on September 15th, 2009
A boy who was severely brain damaged while playing on a bouncy castle today received nearly 1 million pounds in compensation. The incident occurred in September 2005 when Sam Harris, then aged 11 was playing in the neighborhood festival a. He played in the bouncy castle on the license of Ms. Perry, who took part. An older boy, Sammy Pring, 15, also played in the bouncy castle, and Sam accidentally beaten on the head when attempting a somersault. Sam Harris has suffered a fractured skull and â? Extensive brain injury? after the accident. Sama? S parents, Janet and David Harris, who are separated have decided to sue on behalf of Sam against the Perrier? S on the incident today and won his case. Mr. and Mrs. Perry has tried to claim against Mr Harris as he was present at the party, saying it must care for his son while he was there. The judge rejected this argument. The judge ruled that the Perrier? S must pay compensation to Sam, saying: â? I think the lack of supervision caused the accident. â? He continued that a? Sammy Pring were not allowed to use the bouncy castle, along with children younger and smaller, and the risks of collision are manifestly harmful enhanced by mixing children of different sizes on a bouncy castle. â? Mr. and Mrs. Harris has welcomed the decision, saying it was a great relief and enable them to obtain that Sam needs specialized care after injury. They do not want to stop children having fun at parties like this, just feel that monitoring is vital: â? We know that thousands of children enjoy playing on bouncy castles every year and do not let that happen, â? They said. â? But it is vital that those hiring them supervise them properly if accidents like Sam should be avoided? Some lawyers fear that this decision will encourage other parents to take legal action in a number of minor cases where children are injured while under the care of others. Lawyer Ian Caplin said â? The problem is that a children's party where a child hits another over the head with a pacifier and cause minor injuries, one parent will have to adopt regulatory measures ????. He admitted that â? This particular case is very serious? but is concerned that another? people may consider litigation, when never before as it enters in the popular mind? Following this decision. Kim Daniels, personal injury lawyers agreed, adding that he could see the decision to make people â? Think twice before organizing festivals and this could be an embarrassment. â? Despite his line of work over such cases, Ms. Daniels found a surprising decision, noting that a? It is alarming that does the best for your visitors, you are responsible. â?