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Benefits Of Physical Therapy After
a Car Accident in North Carolina
“Why Have Physical Therapy After an Car Accident?” If you were recently involved in a car accident, chances are that you may have sustained an injury. Depending on the severity of your car accident, your injuries could vary from minor injuries like cuts and bruises, to more serious injuries such as chest injuries, sprains and…
Read MoreRoad Construction Accidents and Catastrophic Injuries
What Kind of Catastrophic Injuries Are Caused by Road Construction Accidents? It seems that there is always some form of road construction going on around western North Carolina and especially here in Asheville. If you live in our area, you have probably noticed a delay in your daily commute due to road work on our…
Read MoreThe Personal Injury Claims Process
You have been involved in a crash or an accident that resulted in injuries. So now what? Your life is changed in a split second. Your time is now all about doctor’s visits, dealing tieh pain, replacing your vehicle and adjusting everything else too. From your work schedule to your busy life, a wreck can…
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How Pre-existing Injuries
Affect Personal Injury Claims
“Can a Pre-Existing Medical Condition Affect My Personal Injury Claim?” Generally speaking, none of us has 100% perfect health. This is particularly true as we get older. Our bodies, in areas such as our spine and back, begin to “degenerate” as part of the normal aging process. Insurance companies attempt to use this against folks…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries?
Common Injuries from WNC Motorcycle Accidents & How They Can Ruin the Rest of Your Life Western North Carolina is a popular destination for motorcyclists because of the beautiful mountain views that can be seen on rides such as the “Tail of the Dragon” and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The scenic views of the Smoky…
Read MoreHow Much Does a Personal Injury Attorney Cost?
How Much Do Personal Injury Lawyers Charge? Most personal injury cases are handled on a contingent fee basis. This means that you, the client, do not pay for the lawyer’s services on an hourly basis. Instead, the lawyer earns a fee based on a percentage of their recovery for you. If there is no recovery,…
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Cervical Strains and Sprains after a Car Accident
[Whiplash-type Neck Injuries]
A Cervical Sprain Can Be More than Just a Pain in Your Neck Cervical strains and sprains can cause serious injuries to the ligaments, tendons and muscles in the neck, and including tears. According to the Mayo Clinic “The difference between a sprain and a strain is that a sprain injures the bands of tissue…
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Is it Normal to Have Mood Changes After
a Concussion or Serious Head Injury?
“Why Has He Gotten So Moody After His Concussion?” Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries can commonly impact a person’s anxiety or mood. Tasks or small issues that folks could normally take in stride may become more upsetting after a concussion. Concussions also typically make a person feel more down, depressed, or sad than normal.…
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What to Do After Being Hurt or Injured
in a Hit and Run Car Accident?
Victim of a Hit & Run Accident? 12 Things You Need to Do After the Wreck Being in a car accident can ruin anyone’s day, but if the vehicle that hits you takes off before you can get their information, you may not know how to handle the situation. This can be a frustrating and…
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Personal Injury Trial vs Settlement
(Pros & Cons)
Settlement vs Trial in Personal Injury Cases? According to an article in the Law Dictionary … 95 percent of personal injury cases end in a pre-trial settlement, meaning that only 5 percent of personal injury cases go to a jury trial. In fact, most personal injury lawyers will spend their pre-trial time preparing a case…
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