Herniated Disc C4/C5 and C5/C6 Injuries
Jill Kolodner | February 3, 2021 | Personal Injury
Herniated discs are a common accident injury. Typical locations for herniated discs in the neck are between the C4 and C5 vertebrae and between the C5 and C6 vertebrae. Herniated cervical discs can cause chronic pain, limited range of motion, and other impairments. What Is an Intervertebral Disc? There are seven bones (vertebrae) that make… read more
Rear-End Collisions: Physics, Injuries, & Recovery
Jill Kolodner | January 27, 2021 | Car Accidents
Rear-end collisions happen when a car or truck strikes the rear of another vehicle. These crashes are common. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 2.175 million rear-end collisions occurred in 2020. This makes rear-end collisions the most common types of car accidents. Here are some of the things that you should… read more
Causes & Symptoms of Caput Succedaneum
Jill Kolodner | December 31, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Caput succedaneum is the medical term for the swelling of a newborn infant’s scalp immediately after childbirth. When caput succedaneum occurs, it usually occurs from pressure on the baby’s head during delivery. It can occur in both vaginal deliveries and C-sections. During pregnancy, the baby grows inside an amniotic sac. The amniotic sac is filled… read more
Tattoo Infections: Causes, Treatments, & Legal Options
Jill Kolodner | December 23, 2020 | Personal Injury
Tattoos express a wide variety of interests and tastes. They are used to express a person’s beliefs, desires, and opinions. For many people, getting a tattoo is much more than choosing to apply permanent ink to their bodies. However, getting a tattoo has risks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns consumers that getting a… read more
Four Secrets of GEICO Insurance Adjusters: Uncovered
Jill Kolodner | December 21, 2020 | Car Accidents
GEICO is a massive car insurance company that currently boasts over 15 million customers. In fact, they are the second-largest insurance provider in the United States. The name GEICO stands for “Government Employees Insurance Company,” although they no longer cover only government employees. You have probably seen one of their successful marketing campaigns on television,… read more
What is a Coup Contrecoup Brain Injury?
Jill Kolodner | December 18, 2020 | Brain Injuries
Brain injuries may be mild, causing a few symptoms that go away within a few days or weeks. However, some brain injuries are more severe. They can have lasting symptoms and lead to long-term disabilities and impairments. Some accident victims might not be aware that they sustained a brain injury until a few hours or… read more
How To Obtain a Car Accident Report in Baltimore
Jill Kolodner | December 14, 2020 | Car Accidents
More than 100,000 car accidents occur every year in the state of Maryland, with a significant percentage of those taking place in Baltimore. While for many, any damage done will be minimal and resolved through an insurance claim, for hundreds and even thousands more, legal action is necessary in order to receive fair compensation. When… read more
Difference Between Lawyer and Attorney
Jill Kolodner | December 12, 2020 | Maryland Law
Most people in the United States use the terms “lawyer” and “attorney” synonymously. We use the terms as if they mean exactly the same thing. We think of both lawyers and attorneys as being legal professionals who are licensed to practice law in their state. But there are subtle differences between the two terms and… read more
Pregnancy & Car Accidents
Jill Kolodner | December 8, 2020 | Car Accidents
Being in an accident can be a traumatic experience for anyone. However, the trauma for an expectant mother includes the fear that her unborn child was injured in a car accident. Instead of one victim, there is the potential of two victims when a pregnant woman is in a car wreck. Dangers to an Unborn… read more
Understanding the Difference Between Slip & Fall and Trip & Fall Accidents
Jill Kolodner | December 4, 2020 | Personal Injury
Falling accidents happen every day. Sometimes these mishaps occur because the person who slipped or tripped was not paying attention. However, other accidents are caused by dangerous conditions that the victim could not have reasonably expected. According to research from the World Health Organization, falling accidents are the second most common cause of all injuries…. read more