Monthly Archives: March 2026
When Is It More Than Whiplash?
Whiplash is a common neck injury that motorists suffer after accidents, especially rear-end collisions. Typically, whiplash affects muscles and ligaments, stretching and tearing them. This soft tissue should heal with sufficient rest. Although neck stiffness and pain are disabling, conservative treatment is usually sufficient. However, some motorists need surgery when there is structural damage… Read More »
What Happens if the Trucker Who Hit You is an Independent Contractor?
The trucking industry continues to undergo upheavals and changes. Over the past 15 years, the number of independent contractors has increased by almost 40%, to reach 1,000,000 workers. These independent contractors are not employed by a transportation company. Instead, they are “owner operators” who own their own truck and work freelance. Traditionally, anyone hurt… Read More »
That Text Message Could Distract You for Half a Minute
Although reading a text message might take only a few seconds, even one message can end up causing longer-lasting cognitive distraction. For this reason, texting and driving is one of the most dangerous activities. Someone who reads a text only when stopped at a light might nonetheless remain distracted for thirty seconds, according to… Read More »
What to Do if You Suspect a Trucker is Drunk
Truckers deal with the loneliness of the job in different ways, and some of them turn to alcohol or drugs. These substances have well-known negative effects on the ability to drive safely. If you were hurt in a truck accident, you are probably in a state of shock. Many of our clients are also… Read More »
5 Reasons Your Uber Driver Got Into a Collision
Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have set down roots in Sioux Falls and have changed how people move around. These companies are especially convenient for young people who don’t want to buy a car or older residents who need help getting to appointments or running errands. But like other vehicles, they get into… Read More »
Thunderclap Headaches After a Crash: A Warning Sign of a Life-Threatening Brain Injury
Many people suffer a serious brain injury in an accident. For example, someone could strike their head when they fall from a height or when involved in a car accident. Milder brain injuries like concussions are more common in many personal injury cases. But it’s possible you suffered significant trauma, resulting in a blood… Read More »
What is an Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury?
Spinal cord injuries are the most impactful injuries that our clients can suffer. An incomplete injury is what it sounds like: the spinal cord is not completely compressed or cut into two pieces. Instead, some neural pathways remain to send signals from the brain to the rest of the body. That’s good news. It… Read More »
Road Rash after a Motorcycle Accident
Road rash is a common motorcycle accident injury. Anyone who has exposed skin while riding a motorcycle can suffer this type of friction burn, which is hard to treat. Motorcyclists can end up needing skin grafts and time in the hospital to recover. They might struggle with permanent scarring which can weigh on their… Read More »
