Ponca City Personal Injury Law Blog

Teens are often greatly impacted by traumatic brain injuries

On behalf of Brad Wicker of Fred Boettcher Law Group posted in Brain Injuries on Friday, October 20, 2017.

As we recently discussed, brain injuries can occur when a teen is involved in a car crash. The effects of these injuries can be devastating for a teenager. When you think about it, you can see why someone in this age group might feel like his or her life is ruined by this type of injury.

We know that parents of teens are also troubled about the thought that one accident can impact their teen in such a considerable way. This is a thought that parents shouldn't ever have to have, but you can't always control accidents.

Teen drivers must be carefully monitored

On behalf of Brad Wicker of Fred Boettcher Law Group posted in Brain Injuries on Friday, October 13, 2017.

Teens who are involved in a car crash might suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This is something that isn't guaranteed; however, it is a good possibility. A TBI occurs when the brain is moved in unnatural ways by the force of the crash.

The impacts of TBIs can be serious. In fact, there are some instances in which the effects of the injury aren't ever able to be overcome. This would mean that a teen who suffers from this type of injury might not ever fully recover. The rest of the teen's life could be filled with hardships because of one single accident.

Semitruck crashes are often horrific with long lasting impacts

On behalf of Brad Wicker of Fred Boettcher Law Group posted in Truck Accidents on Thursday, October 5, 2017.

Semitruck crashes are that can especially horrific. These very large and heavy trucks slamming into a much smaller and lighter vehicle can lead to damage and injuries that are catastrophic. For the people who are victims of these crashes, the horrors of the accident aren't going to go anywhere fast.

We understand the trauma that you went through. We want you to know that you can take action to hold the liable party accountable for his or her actions that led to the accident. What you might not think about right away is that the liable party might not be the trucker who slammed into you.

Big trucks in the left lane pose hazards to other drivers

On behalf of Brad Wicker of Fred Boettcher Law Group posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, September 29, 2017.

People who drive too slowly in the left lane put other drivers at risk. This is because slow drivers in the left lane can cause traffic jams, accidents and road rage incidents. Starting November 1, the left lanes on the road are only going to be for passing other vehicles. Drivers who remain in them permanently can face steep fines.

When large semitrucks are the vehicles in the left lane, there is a huge danger for other drivers on the road. These large trucks need to be able to maneuver, but the blind spot on the right side of the truck is larger than the blind spot on the left. This means that the trucker might end up hitting someone's vehicle if they try to change lanes back to the right lane.

Know the legally acceptable way to avenge your loved one's death

On behalf of Brad Wicker of Fred Boettcher Law Group posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, September 22, 2017.

Your loved one's death was a tragedy that might have shaken you to the core. Instead of taking illegal actions to get back at the person who was responsible, you can take legal action to hold him or her accountable. We know that this is a difficult time for you, but we are here to help you get your case together.

There are several things that you need to think about when you are preparing your claim. One of the things that we need to work on is determining what types of damages you are going to claim. This could include loss of consortium, final expenses and loss of financial support. Other options might also be possible.

Know what goes into filing a wrongful death lawsuit

On behalf of Brad Wicker of Fred Boettcher Law Group posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, September 15, 2017.

A wrongful death lawsuit isn't something that is easy to file against someone who killed your loved one. This is often something that loved ones who are left behind might decide they need to do. There are many reasons to file a wrongful death claim. One of these is that they want to hold the person who killed their loved one accountable for his or her actions.

When it comes to filing a wrongful death lawsuit, there are a few different things you have to think about. One of the primary factors that you will have to figure out is what monetary amount of damages you are going to seek.

Spinal cord injuries lead to a host of issues for victims

On behalf of Brad Wicker of Fred Boettcher Law Group posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.

Suffering a spinal cord injury is something that is painful; however, the physical pain is only one aspect of the effects that you will have to deal with. The emotional devastation is another matter. This is something that you might find has a huge impact on your future.

We understand that you never thought you would suffer a devastating injury like this. That is fully understandable. You need time to process what happened to you and how your life will be different now. Eventually, you might find that it isn't changing as much as what you thought it was changing. You might be able to use some assistive devices and techniques that allow you to live a full life even though you have the injury.

Spasticity is something that can be devastating

On behalf of Brad Wicker of Fred Boettcher Law Group posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Friday, September 1, 2017.

There are many ways that spinal cord injuries can impact your life. One way that this might occur is that you might suffer from spasticity. This is a painful condition that can be difficult to live with.

Spasticity can lead to involuntary muscle movements, including spasms. These can be very painful. The condition is caused by damage to specific areas of the spinal cord that convey voluntary movement messages.

Think about what you have to do to address a brain injury

On behalf of Brad Wicker of Fred Boettcher Law Group posted in Brain Injuries on Sunday, August 20, 2017.

A brain injury is something that mustn't be ignored. Even if you don't think that the injury is severe, you should still seek out an evaluation. There are times when the brain injury's effects might not be evident for days or even weeks after the injury occurs.

We understand that the thought of dealing with a catastrophic injury might be more than what you can handle right now. Sadly, this might be the reality that you face.

Troubling findings about high school football head injuries

On behalf of Brad Wicker of Fred Boettcher Law Group posted in Brain Injuries on Friday, August 18, 2017.

Brain injuries should always be considered serious. There was a time when bumps on the head like those that occur in football were considered minor. Recent research lets us know that this isn't the case. All of these head injuries demand attention.

One reason why all head injuries, including those that occur in high school football, should be treated right away is because of the risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Many people might have heard of this condition in relation to NFL players; however, it has recently come to light that high school players can also be impacted by this condition.