Catastrophic Injury
Hidden Signs of a Serious Head Injury
(Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms)
Serious Head Injury Symptoms “How do you know if you have experienced a traumatic brain injury?” Identifying a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be difficult, even when victims are treated in the emergency room or urgent care. Doctors often miss some of the signs and symptoms of a TBI. Also, some symptoms of brain injuries…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury – Prevent Car Accidents by Choosing The Right Car for Your Teen
Prevent Teenage Traumatic Brain Injury. Getting a driver’s license can be an exciting period in the life of a teenager. Many teens in Western North Carolina and throughout the US are also fortunate to get their first vehicle right around the same time. If you’re a parent thinking of getting a vehicle for your newly…
Read MoreConstruction Worker Injuries and Fatalities – Causes and Prevention
Construction Injuries and Fatalities – Common Causes The risk of personal injury is quite high on construction sites, where sometimes dangerous industrial trucks, power tools and scaffolding can be found. Many accidents resulting in personal injury are caused by negligence, improper use of tools, poor planning, and failure to use protective equipment. And, many of…
Read MoreWhat is Considered a Catastrophic Injury?
What is a catastrophic injury? According to the American Medical Association, a catastrophic or life changing injury is a type of severe injury that causes damage to the spine, spinal cord, or brain. These permanent injuries impact a person in most every aspect of their lives. There are essentially two components that make a severe…
Read MoreTrucking Accidents and Catastrophic Injuries in Asheville
Asheville is uniquely center to all the beautiful mountain activity that Western North Carolina has to offer. From the stunning views of the Blue Ridge Parkway to the ever growing beer industry of Beer City, USA, Asheville is central to the continued development of North Carolina. However, a booming beer industry and rising development often…
Read MoreFacing a Traumatic Brain Injury Head On
According to the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research (NCCSIR) at the University of North Carolina, there are about 1.1 million high school football players in the nation. That is approximately 11 times more football players than the NFL, college, junior college, arena football and semi-professional level combined. And yet, high school players are…
Read MoreCatastrophic Injury in Western North Carolina
“Click it or Ticket!” “Booze it and Lose it!” We’ve heard the catchy phrases or seen the signs posted on North Carolina highways. With Asheville being a major town intersected by Interstate 40, Interstate 240, and Interstate 26, you can’t enter or leave the city without seeing signs encouraging safe driving. And with increased traffic…
Read MoreCatastrophic Injury Attorneys in Asheville
Need a catastrophic injury attorney in Asheville, North Carolina? Call Brad Stark at the law firm of Fisher Stark, P.A. 828-505-4300. Having an attorney who is experienced in catastrophic injuries is important. Catastrophic injuries involve significant lost wages, medical treatments, extended recuperation times, and often a lifetime of permanent disability. Catastrophic injuries include spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, severe head…
Read MoreCatastrophic Injury Claims Assistance from Personal Injury Lawyers
Those who suffer catastrophic injuries as a result of the negligent or intentional acts of another suffer life-changing consequences. Catastrophic injuries may include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, paralysis, loss of hearing or vision, severe burns, loss of limbs or scarring and disfigurement. These injuries often are the result of bad choices made by…
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