What Is Chronic Pain Syndrome?

What Is Chronic Pain Syndrome?

Chronic pain syndrome is a disabling set of conditions that affect about 25 percent of those with serious injuries.  According to a recent study, chronic pain is the leading complaint among ambulatory patients after surgery or injury.  Chronic pain can impact all areas of a patient’s life and lead to depression, anxiety, and other long-term effects.

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5 Common Causes of Slip & Fall Accidents

5 Common Causes of Slip & Fall Accidents

It happens to millions of people each year: casually going about your business until suddenly: SLAM. You’ve slipped and fallen down. Slip and fall accidents are quite common and seem to happen at the most unexpected times and places. An accident like this can cause nothing but a minor bruise, or be more serious and cause a serious injury resulting in a lawsuit.

Many times, tripping over something and falling down is our own fault. Maybe we were looking at our phone or wearing shoes that aren’t ideal for the environment we’re in. Other times, however, a slip and fall accident is due to the negligence of another party. This is especially true if you are in a public space or on the property of a business.

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What is a Personal Injury Lawyer, and Why Should You Hire One?

What is a Personal Injury Lawyer

Crashes, and slips, and injuries, oh my! We go through life understanding that there are risks out there, but we’re able to keep ourselves safe on a daily basis. That being said, on the off chance that you do get seriously injured, you have options. This is especially true when someone else is at fault for your significant injuries.

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DUI Accidents: Know Your Rights!

Know Your Rights!

While it may be called a “DUI accident,” it’s no accident when a driver consciously chooses to get behind the wheel after drinking. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 1.5 million people are arrested each year for driving under the influence. These millions of drivers knowingly operate a vehicle while under the … Read more

5 Common Ways Insurance Adjusters Try to Cheat You Out of Justice

5 Common Ways Insurance

When someone else injures you, a representative of their insurance provider is almost guaranteed to be among the first to contact you. If you have any hope or plans to receive compensation to cover the costs of your injuries, you’ll be smart by not taking their call.

Their quick attempt to reach you is not to provide help.

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Amphibious Duck Boat Tour Crash Results in Millions for Victims

Amphibious Duck Boat Tour Crash

A Montana woman has been awarded $4 million in damages for injuries – physical and emotional – she experienced after being thrown from an amphibious duck boat tour vehicle.

In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with Barber & Associates will give you details about the incident, and explain why two manufacturers are sharing the blame.

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