The Brauns Blog: Where
Personal Injury Law Meets Life

Whenever the operator of a large truck, big rig, or tractor-trailer causes a collision with a smaller vehicle, the driver and occupants of the smaller vehicle are usually on the short end of the stick. In general, these individuals suffer more serious injuries and damages, especially if the collision occurs with a significant amount of […]

Construction workers often have to work around dangerous pieces of machinery and equipment, including atop scaffolding or ladders. They also have to use dangerous tools regularly, including jackhammers, drills, and saws, all of which can malfunction and lead to worker injuries. Injuries sustained in a construction accident can also be extremely debilitating and can prevent […]

When you or a loved one suffers a brain injury in an accident, it can have both a short and long-term impact on life. Not only will the injury affect your ability to work, but it will also keep the injured person from living and enjoying their life. Some of the effects of a brain […]

Healthcare providers, including doctors, owe their patients a very high duty of care. They are supposed to perform all medical procedures correctly and reasonably under the circumstances and with your best interest forefront in their mind. They are also responsible for properly diagnosing their patients’ conditions and prescribing the appropriate medication in the appropriate amount. […]

After sustaining an injury in an accident, you may hesitate at first to hire an attorney. As you will see below, this is the absolute last thing that you should do because you need an attorney for a personal injury claim. There are no two ways about it because hiring an attorney could improve your […]

Medical negligence and medical malpractice occur when healthcare providers, including doctors and nurses, make serious medical mistakes and omissions while treating their patients or performing various medical procedures. Doctors and other healthcare providers owe their patients a duty of reasonable care under the circumstances, meaning that they are responsible for performing procedures correctly, prescribing and administering […]

Back injuries can be excruciatingly painful and can require significant and prolonged medical treatment and rehabilitation, with, in some cases, only partial recovery being the only reachable goal. A person who suffers a back injury in an accident may have to undergo multiple surgeries, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. Also, some people cannot work while recovering […]

Sometimes, motorcycle accidents cost innocent riders more than their insurance deductibles. From equipment damage to job loss, sudden motorcycle crashes often result in unexpected financial strain. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to suffer fatal injuries, ten times more likely to suffer severe injuries, and […]

After car crashes, vehicle occupants often suffer from whiplash, slipped discs, and associated muscle strains. However, drivers and front-seat passengers may develop pain, bruising, and swelling around the upper chest area in the days following the collision. Some claimants mistakenly believe they’re only suffering from accident-related anxiety or stress, but these symptoms generally indicate chest […]

Blunt force trauma to the head is one of the most frequent reasons for visiting the emergency room. If you or a loved one has sustained a head injury in an accident, you can receive financial compensation in a lawsuit. If you even suspect that you have suffered any head injury, it is vital to […]