When a motor vehicle hits a bicyclist or pedestrian, the results can be devastating. It can take years of recovery to return to even a semblance of your former self. You may be stuck using a wheelchair for a long time, so it’s important to know how you can protect...

When a loved one suffers a severe injury because of a car crash, many parts of your life may change. Who handles which responsibilities in your home, your overall household income and even how you use the space in your home will have to change. One of the expenses...

Serious accidents can result in devastating, life-long conditions that can impact an entire family. Injuries such as paralysis, amputation or brain damage might require surgery, a lengthy hospital stay and physical therapy. In general, these severe injuries will...

When a child suffers a life-changing serious injury, the immediate focus is on recovery and the physical well-being of the child. As time passes, though, it becomes important to start to plan for the long-term care and support to ensure the child is able to grow and...

When a patient who is newly disabled and unable to walk after a spinal cord injury has probably already accrued tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills once she finally comes home from rehabilitation. Unfortunately, medical bills and related...

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can dramatically change an individual’s life after an accident. From neurological damage to structural damage, a person’s entire family might struggle with the impact for years or decades to come. Unfortunately, numerous symptoms are...

Wheelchairs are one of the most common types of durable medical equipment. As such, you might be surprised how much these devices cost.  Luckily, you probably do not have to shoulder the whole cost of your wheelchair by yourself. Here is how Medicare might help. ...

An accident could significantly impact a victim’s life. Whether it is a workplace accident, automobile collision, medical malpractice incident or any other personal injury matter, when an individual suffers a serious injury, it could completely take over the victim’s...

If you suffer serious injuries that leave you with limitations that affect your daily life, then you may want to consider getting a service dog. This type of animal can assist you with tasks that you can no longer do or that are difficult for you to do.  According to...

Washington bicyclists often wear helmets to protect them from head injuries. Unfortunately, when a bicyclist goes up against a vehicle, it is still a losing situation. It is true that helmets help cut down on head injuries. But it is not impossible for a bicyclist to...