One category of compensatory damages that might be recoverable in Pennsylvania negligence claims is pain and suffering. Your potential pain and suffering damages include the non-economic losses you have suffered in your accident because of the defendant’s negligent or wrongful actions. The value of your pain and suffering damages will depend on multiple factors, including […]
Things can sometimes go wrong when people undergo surgery. While surgeries carry risks, and a good outcome cannot be guaranteed, some surgical errors amount to medical negligence. When a surgeon is negligent, you might be seriously injured and have a much longer road to recovery. A common type of surgical negligence that sometimes occurs involves […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with a mild concussion following an accident, you might be unsure about what it means for your long-term prognosis. Many Pennsylvanians have misconceptions about mild concussions and what they mean. The use of the word mild in your diagnosis does not mean that you shouldn’t take your diagnosis seriously. Even a […]
Many Pennsylvanians think that a traumatic brain injury always involves a loss of consciousness. However, evidence shows that people can sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBI) without losing consciousness. Mild or moderate brain injuries that do not involve unconsciousness can still result in lasting symptoms that can impact the lives of people who suffer from them. […]
A traumatic brain injury can impact nearly every area of your life. Once you have recovered from the initial symptoms of your brain injury, you might continue to face lifelong complications and permanent debilitation. If your brain injury was moderate to severe, you might be disabled and unable to return to work and the activities […]