If you have pain, bruising, or swelling around your eyes, cheekbones, or nose after a car accident, you might have a fractured nose. Nose injuries are common in car accidents, and while some are minor and heal with minimal treatment, other nose injuries, such as...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stems from traumatic or life-threatening accidents that impose severe physical injuries on victims, such as motor vehicle accidents, assaults, and other serious events. If you are battling PTSD caused by another person’s carelessness, you could be entitled to a PTSD settlement...
Burn injuries are often catastrophic and can affect not just the external site of injury, but internally, as well. If you were burned in an accident, and suffered nerve damage or scarring, by consulting a lawyer, you could sue your employer or the negligent driver...
A broken jaw, or mandibular fracture, can cause debilitating pain and lasting complications. If you suffered a work-related injury because of a coworker or your employer’s negligence, you could be eligible to sue the at-fault party and recover workers’ compensation benefits in Missouri. What Should...
A broken wrist can happen in a variety of accidents, such as car crashes, truck collisions, and sports accidents. There’s a broad range of severity when it comes to broken wrists, which is primarily based on whether or not the fracture is displaced or non-displaced....
The spleen is a critical component in helping your body fight infection and filtering old blood cells from your bloodstream to make room for newly generated blood cells. If blunt-force trauma to the stomach or side has left you with chronic stomach or side pain,...
There are many different ways that someone can suffer a punctured lung in a car accident, but the most common causes of punctured lung injuries are seatbelts, steering wheels, and dashboards. If your lung was punctured in a car accident, and you don’t know what...
Car accidents can cause debilitating injuries, such as head injuries, back injuries, and other physical injuries that can have devastating effects on a person’s life; one of the most common being emotional distress. Emotional distress can require ongoing behavioral therapy, physical therapy in some cases,...
An annular tear primarily affects discs in the neck and back along the spinal cord. When a person suffers an annular tear at work, due to overuse or a traumatic workplace accident, this can cause debilitating injuries that can make it impossible to work, and...
It is hard to prove the value of a soft tissue injury claim before your lawyer has a chance to evaluate all your losses and sources of compensation. You and your lawyer have to analyze how your soft tissue injury has affected your life to...
The most common Missouri workers compensation claims involve broken or fractured bones. If you suffered a cracked or broken foot in an accident at work, you could claim compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, or other damages that stem from your injuries. Missouri Workers’ Compensation Laws Foot...
Arthritis occurs when a person’s joint becomes inflamed. With regular treatment, most cases of arthritis heal completely, but repetitive workplace injuries to the area or blunt-force trauma in a car accident can cause aggravation to an arthritis injury and cause it to flare up or worsen. Arthritis...
Car accidents can be traumatic and cause severe injuries, such as concussions and contusions that can lead to permanent complications, such as memory loss, brain damage, trouble thinking, and in severe cases, and loss of consciousness and coordination. If you think that you might have...
Neck and back injuries can be debilitating and depending on the severity of the injury, and where the damage occurred, neck and back injuries can be long-lasting and come with permanent challenges. If you are struggling with medical bills, ongoing physical therapy fees, or mental...
There are thousands of car accidents in Missouri every year, many of which cause catastrophic injuries. Hip fractures are some of the most common injuries reported in Missouri car accident claims, and often require surgery, physical therapy, and medication to treat, which can be expensive....
More than 3 million people in the U.S. suffer whiplash after a car accident. Whiplash is often challenging to diagnose, can cause severe back, neck, and head pain, and in some cases, can lead to long-term injuries, such as chronic pain, stiffness, and loss of...
Motor vehicle accidents often cause painful injuries, such as neck and back pain. One of the most common types of back injuries is spinal stenosis, which is incurable. Spinal Stenosis can be caused by naturally occurring degenerative changes in the spine, but can also be...
The impact a car accident can have on a person is significant and result in severe injuries, such as PTSD or head injuries. If you suffered delayed pain after an accident and aren’t sure if you can still sue for damages, under Missouri’s laws, victims...
Chronic back pain can affect many different areas of a person’s life, from their ability to perform standard tasks of their job to inhibiting the level of involvement in everyday activities, such as walking or cooking due to persistent, debilitating pain. If you have chronic...
The rotator cuff, which is located in the shoulder, is a common car accident injury that can significantly range in severity, from acute to severe. A rotator cuff injury can hinder a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks if treatment isn’t sought, and the longer...
Hip pain after a car accident can be indicative of a fractured or broken hip, severe bruising, or other hip damage. Symptoms of a broken hip caused in a car accident or sports accident can be present right away, or delayed. Several factors are considered when determining the value...
A torn muscle can significantly hinder an employee’s ability to perform daily responsibilities of their job and require extensive, ongoing surgery and physical therapy to treat in severe cases. Pursuing a Missouri workers’ compensation claim could help recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages...
The human spine consists of 26 bones that are spaced out with a pad between each bone – this “pad” is called a “disc.” If a person suffers a herniated disc, depending on what part of the back the injury occurred in, this could cause...
The human neck is connected to the spinal column, which consists of dozens of vertebrae, discs, and nerve endings, and is related to various bodily functions. If you suffered neck injuries because of another person, and need more information on recoverable damages for neck injury claims...
Internal injuries, such as punctured organs and torn ligaments, are often caused in traumatic car accidents, sports accidents, and other accidents involving blunt force trauma. Failure to seek immediate medical treatment for internal injuries increases the likelihood of suffering permanent injuries, or in the most...
Rib injuries can occur as a result of several types of accidents, including slip and fall accidents that involve a sudden blow to the chest or upper abdomen. A broken rib can make it difficult to breathe, walk, and perform other daily activities. If you...
Scarring and disfigurement caused by another person are grounds enough for filing a personal injury claim in Missouri. Permanent scars are not only painful at the time of injury, but can leave behind emotional and mental damages long after a wound heals. Suing for a...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a sensation of numbness or tingling in a person’s hands, fingers, or wrist. CTS can start minor, but over time, if nerves continue to be irritated, this can lead to chronic severe pain, numbness, and loss of coordination in affected...
The human body consists of thousands of nerve endings located throughout various parts of the body, from a person’s face and neck, to their abdominal muscles, legs, and feet. Nerve damage can greatly affect a person’s capabilities and make it challenging to perform everyday tasks,...
Back injuries tend to be severe, and though some injuries can heal with medication, physical therapy, and other types of ongoing treatment, some spinal injuries, such as paralysis and permanent nerve damage, are irreversible. If you or someone you love has suffered spinal injuries in...
Many personal injury law factories get as many clients in the door as possible, hoping one will be the jackpot. Not us. At The Dixon Injury Firm, we’re highly selective about our cases because we devote considerable time and attention to each client.
