What is a Contusion?
A Contusion is a “bruise; an injury to any external part of the body by the impact of a fall or the blow of a blunt instrument, without laceration of the flesh, and either with or without a tearing of the skin, but in the former case it is more properly called a ‘contused wound.’” (Black’s Law Dictionary 400. 4th Ed. Rev. 1968). It is injured tissue or skin where blood capillaries have ruptured, and contusions are often visible.
A contusion is more commonly known as a bruise. They appear under the skin, and are caused by blunt impacts like falling or being hit by objects. Legally, contusions can be relevant for personal injury claims, workplace accidents, and cases of alleged physical harm. Medical records of contusions may serve as evidence in court if necessary.
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Spine Injury from a Car Accident
Car accidents can result in devastating outcomes, with spinal injuries being among the most severe. Understanding the different types of spinal injuries, recognizing their common symptoms, and being aware of treatment options and potential compensation can help accident victims deal with these challenging circumstances. This blog provides essential information about spinal cord injuries that can occur from vehicle collisions.
Impacts of a Spinal Cord Injury from a Car Accident
Victims of motor vehicle accidents often face immediate physical and mental health challenges, with long-term effects that can drastically reduce their quality of life. Unfortunately, many accident victims may have to endure chronic pain due to spinal cord damage, nerve pain, or degenerative conditions for the rest of their lives. The moments immediately following a car crash are critical for the victim, as timely medical attention can significantly impact recovery.
Common injuries, […]
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Types of Injuries Suffered in a Trucking Accident
How Serious is a Truck Accident?
Commercial trucks are at a higher risk of causing or being involved in serious accidents, particularly because of their overwhelming size on the road, their weight, and due to truck drivers managing their vehicles on the road. If you’ve suffered an injury in a truck accident to someone else’s carelessness or negligence, injuries are often serious, require an extensive recovery process, and bring about expensive medical costs. Truck crashes often create car-on-car wrecks, and many fatal crashes, as well. You or your loved one may be entitled to financial compensation for the damages you sustained; however, it is in your best interest to hire a truck accident lawyer to fight the insurance company on your behalf.
At Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we have a team of truck accident lawyers with decades of experience with accidents involving large trucks. […]
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Officer and Bar to Pay $2.25 Million In Fatal Car Crash
A police officer and the bar which served her were held accountable for a fatal car crash caused by drunk driving. They will pay a total of $2.255 million for the wrongful death of four people and the injuries to another man, reports St. Louis Today.
The lawsuit claimed the police officer had consumed a “high quantity” of alcohol at O’Leary’s Restaurant and Bar and the employees at the bar knew she was intoxicated and did not stop her from driving or call her a cab. Despite her slurred speech and unsteady walk, the bar continued to serve her alcohol. After leaving the bar, the officer crashed her car into a Honda with five students from India.
The driver of the car hit by the police officer suffered a head injury, a fractured rib, liver trauma, lung contusion, and contusions to the skull. […]
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