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Archive for June, 2010

Automobile Accidents

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Millions of people are involved in automobile accidents every year in the United States according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans aged three to thirty-three, with another high risk group being those sixty-five or older.

Common causes of car accidents are driver error, mechanical failure, and hazardous road and weather conditions. Driver error can include driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, speeding, texting while driving, tailgating or other aggressive driving behaviors. Mechanical failures have been the subject of millions of recalled vehicles in recent weeks and months and include malfunctioning gas pedals, brakes, and tires. Scenes of multi-car pile-ups due to ice, snow and fog can be seen daily in the nations’ newspapers and on television news channels.

If you need legal representation after your automobile accident or just have questions you need answered, please contact the automobile accident lawyers serving Anderson, Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina, at the Druanne White Law Firm today to learn how we can help you through this difficult time in your life.

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Questions about Traumatic Brain Injuries

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

What is a traumatic brain injury?

A traumatic brain injury occurs when the brain is damaged by a sudden violent blow to the head from a fall, car accident, gunshot or other means that causes the brain to collide up against the skull resulting in bruising and bleeding of the brain.

What are the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury?

The symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury may include a brief period of unconsciousness, headache, confusion and dizziness, some blurred vision and problems concentrating. A moderate to severe traumatic brain injury causes persistent headache, repeated vomiting and nausea, seizures, coma, profound confusion and loss of coordination. A severe traumatic brain injury is a medical emergency.

What are some causes of traumatic brain injury?

Motor vehicle accidents are a common cause of TBI, falls, construction accidents and physical assault are some of the most frequent causes of TBI we see in our clients.

If you live in the Anderson, Greenville, or Spartanburg, South Carolina area and you need legal representation, please contact the Druanne White Law Firm today to schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights.

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Slip and Fall Accidents

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Slip and fall accidents are frequent occurrences that come under the category of premises liability because property owners have an obligation to maintain their properties in a condition that does not present a hazard to others.

Slip and fall accidents can happen on private, commercial or public property and a claim for damages must show that the property owner either created the hazard that caused the slip and fall, or knew about the hazard or should have known about the hazard and did nothing to correct the dangerous condition that caused the slip and fall accident.

The Druanne White Law Firm has experience and expertise in handling premises liability claims and their assistance would be essential to you receiving the financial compensation to which you are entitled for damages suffered in a slip and fall accident. You are entitled to receive financial compensation for current and future medical expenses, loss of present and future earning potential and your pain and suffering.

Injuries from a slip and fall accident can range from simple bruising and minor lacerations to broken bones, a traumatic brain or spinal injury that can result in a life-long disability or even a wrongful death.

If you live in Anderson, South Carolina, or the surrounding areas including Spartanburg and Greenville, please contact the Druanne White Law Firm’s premises liability attorneys if you have suffered a slip and fall injury today to learn how to protect your legal rights.

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