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Psychological Effects After an Accident – What to Expect

Posted on March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 by Alexandra Kane

When you are injured in an accident, whether it is a car accident, a slip and fall, a construction accident, or even medical malpractice, the physical injuries are usually not the only injuries you sustain. The psychological effects after an accident can sometimes be severe, and are often overlooked. Discussed below are some of the psychological effects after an accident that occur as a result of emotional trauma that many of our clients have experienced.

Types of Psychological Injuries

Anxiety – common with car accidents, truck accidents and other motor vehicle crashes. Often times, victims are uneasy about driving again. Anxiety symptoms can range from mild to severe. In some cases, victims do not want to drive or even ride as a passenger in a vehicle. It can be extremely difficult for some people to get behind the wheel again, and when they do, they experience fear and nervousness, elevated heart rate and even perspiration. Some anxiety sufferers experience panic attacks, making it virtually impossible to drive or even get into a motor vehicle.

Depression – many clients experience depression as a result of the physical injuries they have sustained. When a person is no longer capable of caring for him or herself, brushing his or her hair or walking up and down the stairs, cooking or playing with his or her children, a likely result is unfortunately depression. There are times when additional medication is required in order to treat the depression. In some cases, when the physical injury heals, the emotional injury is not far behind, and the depression eventually subsides. In cases of severe injury, the depression may last longer or become chronic.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – can happen when a person in in fear for his or her life. The inevitable fear of severe injury or death can create post traumatic stress disorder. Additionally, when victims distance themselves or avoid thinking about the accident, such behavior can trigger PTSD. PTSD symptoms include detachment from other people, nightmares, flashbacks, insomnia and avoiding things that remind them of the accident. For instance, some may avoid the scene or intersection of the accident, or songs, sounds or other stimuli that remind them of the accident.

Emotional trauma from an accident is part of your damages. To find out more about how to recover for emotional trauma from an accident, call our accident lawyers at 215-567-1900 or 855-822-6783 (toll free).

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Yardley Injury Lawyers

Posted on January 30, 2020February 14, 2020 by Alexandra Kane

Rizio, Hamilton & Kane, Yardley injury lawyers, have just opened a new location in beautiful Yardley, PA for our Bucks County clients. Our new office space in Yardley, PA is more convenient for our Bucks County personal injury clients. Our new office features handicapped accessible facilities, including:

ADA compliant entrance,
waiting room,
conference room and
restroom.

Our new Yardley office is well equipped for video and non-video depositions, large and small conference meetings, client meetings as well as social and marketing events. Our Bucks County office space has high speed Wi-fi and an extra-large video monitor for enhanced photo, video and document viewing. This new location is convenient to I-95, the Newtown By-Pass, Langhorne, Oxford Valley, Levittown, Morrisville and Bensalem. Our location is 409 Floral Vale Boulevard, across from the well-known Dance Arts of Yardley and next to St. Mary’s Health Yardley.

If you have been injured in an accident, such as a car accident, a slip and fall, work accident or have sustained a personal injury that was the fault of another, call our Yardley injury lawyers at 855-822-6783 (toll free) or 215-567-1900 to schedule a FREE consultation in our new Yardley office. Some items to bring with you are:

a copy of your insurance Declarations page (car accidents only),
a copy of the police report or DC (District Control) number so that we can obtain the police report,
a copy of your hospital discharge papers,
a copy of your notes surrounding the events that led to your injury,
photographs of the accident scene and of your injury after the accident,
names and contact information of any witnesses.

With our Yardley injury lawyers, all consultations are confidential and free. Injury lawyers should never charge a fee for a consultation, as all injury lawyers work on a contingent fee basis. Contingent fee basis means that we receive a percentage of the money that is awarded to you, after the conclusion of your case. If you do not receive any settlement or award of money, then neither do we.

4 of the Most Common Kinds of Personal Injury Cases

Posted on January 21, 2020February 13, 2020 by admin

Personal injury cases generally occur when an individual is injured as a result of another party’s negligence. Although this type of case is simple to grasp conceptually, there are many ways in which a personal injury can happen, so it is crucial to be prepared for the possibility of a personal injury in certain situations.

Fortunately, we at Rizio, Hamilton, & Kane, P.C., have some of the best Bucks County lawyers, and we have compiled some of the most common types of personal injury cases to help you gain a deeper understanding of this legal category.

Thanksgiving Car Accidents — The Deadliest Holiday for Travel

Posted on November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 by admin

Thanksgiving is here … bringing increased travel to virtually everyone. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Thanksgiving is the deadliest holiday for car accidents. So, how can you avoid such a danger this holiday weekend? Here are a few tips to keep you and your family members safe!

3 Injuries to Watch Out for After a Slip and Fall

Posted on August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 by admin

To the unassuming, a slip and fall might not seem like a big deal. If you fall, it can be tempting to think that your pride is the only thing that could be damaged. However, the truth is that many people who slip and fall injure themselves and don’t realize it until later on, when the problem becomes worse.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on February 19, 2015July 18, 2016 by Alexandra Kane

Traumatic brain injury has gotten much more media attention lately. We have heard about professional athletes suffering from this type of injury, and even high school football players who have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury. One of the most recent news stories to focus on traumatic brain injury involves comedian Tracy Morgan. Pictures of Tracy Morgan’s Recovery.

Morgan was a passenger in a limo that was struck by a Walmart truck. The six vehicle accident left Morgan with serious injuries, including a broken femur, leg, nose, ribs and a traumatic brain injury. Morgan was notably absent from Saturday Night Live’s 40th Anniversary show, which aired on February 15, 2015. He was discussed during the show and it was noted that he was still recovering from his injuries. A further discussion on the extent of Morgan’s injuries can be found here https://www.yahoo.com/health/7-things-to-know-about-tracy-morgans-brain-injury-104351291463.html.

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Insurance Companies Pay the Judgment: Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Alexandra Kane

What happens when you get into a car accident or are the victim of other negligence (like medical malpractice or a slip and fall) and you sue the person who caused the accident? Who pays the judgment? The INSURANCE COMPANY PAYS THE JUDGMENT. As Philadelphia personal injury lawyers, we are here to dispel the rumors that the defendant pays the amount of the verdict won in court, also called the judgment.

In Pennsylvania, we must file a lawsuit against a person NOT an insurance company in personal injury matters. Therefore, we cannot name the insurance company on the complaint. And insurance is not allowed to be mentioned in court. However, it is the defendant’s insurance company who defends the case and pays the judgment. The defendant’s lawyer (or lawyers) is paid by the insurance company to defend the case. If there is a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, the insurance company will pay the amount of the verdict, NOT THE DEFENDANT. And that is the whole reason why the defendant paid insurance premiums . . . so that the insurance company would defend his or her case, and pay the judgment.

As Philadelphia personal injury lawyers, we often hear that jurors feel some sympathy for the defendant, and do not want the defendant to endure the financial burden of having to pay the plaintiff’s verdict. But many times, jurors are unaware that the defendant will not be paying the amount of the verdict, the insurance company will actually be paying the verdict.

If you have been injured in an accident or if you are the victim of negligence, call our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers. They will provide you with a free consultation and an honest assessment of your case. Our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers never get paid unless you do!

Personal Injury Lawyer Philadelphia – How to Find the Right Fit?

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Alexandra Kane

When you’ve been injured in an accident and you are looking for an attorney, how do you know which attorney to pick? The following is a list of criteria that can help you find the right attorney for your case.

• The attorney must be bar certified in the area in which the accident took place or in the area in which you will file suit.
• The lead attorney should have years of experience as a personal injury lawyer Philadelphia.
• The attorney should have a proven track record or a list of results, which indicates settlements and cases that have tried to verdict.
• The attorney should return phone calls promptly and should make him or herself available to discuss your case with you, and should keep you apprised of the status of your case.
• The attorney should be working on a contingent fee basis. This means that, at the end of the case, if the attorney wins money for you, he or she will take a percentage of the money as payment for legal services.
• The attorney should also front the money for your case, so that you should not have any out-of-pocket costs on your case until the case settles or tries to verdict.

A personal injury lawyer Philadelphia should possess the above qualities. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, call us. Our attorneys will give you a FREE consultation and an honest assessment of your case. Find out if we have a personal injury lawyer Philadelphia to fit your case!

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