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What is the difference between a complete and incomplete SCI?
An injury to a person’s spinal cord can be a devastating and life-altering experience. While some individuals may eventually recover from their harm and live lives comparable to what they enjoyed prior to sustaining their injuries, others may never recover. Nevada residents who have endured this traumatic form of injury may be aware that there…
Read MoreWhat is comparative negligence?
Accidents between vehicles on Nevada roads often occur because of negligence. Negligence is the failure of a person to exercise reasonable care under the circumstances. When it comes to driving, reasonable care may involve avoiding driving distractions, following traffic signage and laws, and maintaining one’s calm when conditions are challenging. When two vehicles collide it…
Read MoreA spinal cord injury can affect more than a victim’s body
When a Reno resident suffers an injury to their spinal cord they can experience a range of traumatic and life-changing symptoms. They may find that their mobility is impacted if their injury causes paralysis or tetraplegia. They may discover that their coordination is diminished due to harm suffered to their neurological system. These are only…
Read MoreDrinking and driving can be a big holiday problem
The end of the year is almost here and at this time many Reno residents may be in between celebrations with family members and cherished friends. They may be wrapping up holiday get-togethers with co-workers and employers, traveling to see loved ones in distant places and preparing to ring in the New Year with the…
Read MoreTruck drivers may not use cell phones while driving
Distracted driving is a serious problem for the Reno drivers who engage in the dangerous practice as well as those who must be on the roads at the same time as them. While certain forms of distractions are prohibited for drivers of personal vehicles, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has also issued restrictions on the use…
Read MoreWhat is whiplash and why is it a common car accident injury?
The injuries that Reno residents may sustain in a vehicle accident can range from minor contusions or bruising to life-threatening organ damage and bleeding. One factor that can make vehicle accident injuries quite troublesome is the fact that some do not manifest for hours or even days after the victim was involved in a collision.…
Read MoreShould I accept settlement after a drunk driving accident?
Should I accept settlement after a drunk driving accident? On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Dec 08, 2017 Drunk drivers are more than a nuisance to Reno residents: they are a threat to the health and safety of people within the community who must take to local roads and highways in order to…
Read MoreWho do I sue if I am injured in a truck accident?
Who do I sue if I am injured in a truck accident? On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Dec 01, 2017 Large trucks and cargo vehicles travel through Reno each day, carrying goods to the stores where residents shop and purchase their wants and needs. While most trucks get to their destinations without…
Read MoreYou should not have to bear the costs of your spinal cord injury
You should not have to bear the costs of your spinal cord injury On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Nov 24, 2017 As recently discussed on this Reno-based personal injury legal blog, the costs associated with living with a spinal cord injury can reach into the millions of dollars over the course of…
Read MoreCosts of living with spinal cord injuries are astronomical
Costs of living with spinal cord injuries are astronomical On Behalf of Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney • Nov 17, 2017 Spinal cord injuries are devastating to their victims. An injury to a victim’s spinal cord can render a Reno resident unable to move their arms and legs, unable to breathe on their own and unable…
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