If you get involved in a serious car accident, you may suffer a traumatic brain injury. For instance, if you’re in an underride accident with a semi-truck, you have a higher chance of head trauma, which increases the odds of a brain injury. A TBI can impact your life...
Personal Injury
Why shouldn’t you drive barefoot or in flip-flops?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | May 25, 2023 | Personal Injury
Despite what you may have heard, it’s not illegal to drive barefoot – or even in flip-flops – although it probably should be! When it comes to road safety, people often focus on avoiding distractions, following the traffic rules and staying sober. However, an...
How can a traumatic brain injury affect you in the long term?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Apr 11, 2023 | Personal Injury
When you’re involved in a car crash or a slip-and-fall accident, it’s not uncommon to suffer a head injury. These are often relatively minor and the headache-type symptoms will subside within a few days. There are times, however, when the trauma to the brain is so...
Dog bites can cause permanent scarring
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Feb 3, 2023 | Personal Injury
Dogs are a beloved part of the family for millions of American households. They can be caring, loyal, friendly and loving animals. While this is the case for the most part, a significant minority of dogs do bite, and the results can be devastating. Even though most...
Dog bites have a higher risk of becoming infected
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Oct 25, 2022 | Personal Injury
Any wound that you suffer can become infected if it’s not cleaned properly. That’s why common advice includes washing a dog bite out as soon as it happens. Wash with warm water, and consider using cleaning agents, like antiseptics. Even minor bites that don’t require...