At the TRIPP LAW FIRM, we are committed to helping injury victims and family members in wrongful death cases recover financially from serious accidents. As a law firm that limits its practice to personal injury cases, we realize insurance companies aren’t usually willing to offer compensation that reflects the full financial impact of an injury….
One of the most important jobs you have as a parent is keeping your child safe when riding in a vehicle. Each year thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. Proper use of car safety seats helps keep children safe. But with so many different car safety seats on the market,…
At the TRIPP LAW FIRM, we are committed to helping injury victims and family members in wrongful death cases recover financially from serious accidents. As a law firm that limits its practice to personal injury cases, we realize insurance companies aren’t usually willing to offer compensation that reflects the full financial impact of an injury….
We’ve all experienced an ambulance, police car, or fire truck quickly approaching behind us with their lights and sirens on. And it’s important to remember exactly what you should do – what the emergency driver expects you to do. Pull Over – When an emergency vehicle (including police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, other law enforcement,…
There are a few steps you can take to help prevent these rollovers and to reduce the seriousness of injuries when they do occur. We strongly recommend that you follow these procedures, along with general safety and supervision measures, when operating a large van: The driver and all passengers in vans should wear seat belts….
Soft Tissue Injuries – Because the neck is so flexible and because it supports the head, it is extremely vulnerable to injury. Motor vehicle or diving accidents, and falls may result in neck injury. The regular use of safety belts in motor vehicles can help to prevent or minimize neck injury. A “rear end” automobile…
Fibromyalgia – Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and multiple tender points — places on your body where slight pressure causes pain. An injury or trauma, particularly in the upper spinal region, may trigger the development of fibromyalgia in some people. An…
If you have sustained an injury to your head, a complete neurologic exam should be performed.Closed Head Injuries/Brain Injuries – The number one cause of head injuries is road accidents. Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists are the victims. Other causes include assaults; injuries incurred in sporting events, and falls resulting in a blow to the…
Herniated Discs – One of the more common injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash or a fall, is a herniated disc. Discs are soft, rubbery pads found between the hard bones (vertebrae) that make up our spinal column. The spinal canal is a hollow space in the middle of the spinal column that contains…
Torn Meniscus/ACL – Knee injuries are quite common in accidents. It is common for one to twist their knee while forcibly trying to apply the brakes to avoid a collision or during an unexpected slip and fall. The knee is a complex joint with many components, making it vulnerable to a variety of injuries. Many…