WHAT TO DO AFTER A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT? According to a 2020 report by the National Highway
Gather evidence from the scene of the crash. Preserve any and all evidence from the motorcycle accident. Take photos of the vehicles and license plates (if possible). Exchange information with the other driver. Photograph your injuries and document your recovery. Request your medical records and bills. These pieces of evidence help build and support your case. Evidence helps the defense counsel, insurance adjusters, and jury members understand your story and why you deserve to be justly compensated. Schedule a consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer . If you sustained a serious injury that required months of treatment, we highly recommend you hire a reputable motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible. Handling your case by yourself is stressful. You must take several steps in order to resolve a motorcycle accident lawsuit successfully. An experienced trial lawyer (like the ones here at SLG) can take the stress of handling a lawsuit off your shoulders and help you get the compensation you need to move on to the next chapter in your life.
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), bikers are 27 times more likely to die in accidents compared to passenger car occupants . They’re also at a higher risk of being seriously injured in a crash.
A motorcycle accident can be one of the most stressful events in a biker’s life. But you’ve likely never been in this situation. What should you do to protect your future and your family’s? At Shannon Law Group, our attorneys have helped bikers and their families get back on their feet after a serious motorcycle crash.
If you’re uncertain what to do following a motorcycle crash, follow these three steps:
Seek medical treatment (and follow any recommendations). Your health comes first — always. If you were injured in the crash, seek medical care immediately. After you start on the path to recovery, listen to your doctor and explore all treatment options you have.
If you have questions about motorcycle accidents, please feel free to contact us at 312-663-7016. We’d be happy to speak with you.
– Pat Cummings
CAN THE FLU SHOT CAUSE A SHOULDER INJURY?
Flu season is just around the corner. You may be thinking about getting a seasonal flu shot. Did you know that in rare cases, an influenza vaccine can cause a shoulder injury? Every year, we receive calls from hundreds of people across the country who experience severe shoulder pain following the flu vaccine. As the days go by, their pain doesn’t go away. It can last for months or years. These individuals are often experiencing a condition called SIRVA, which stands for Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration. People with SIRVA injuries may be entitled to compensation from the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). This is a no-fault federal program created to help those who have suffered a vaccine injury.
When administering a vaccine, a technique called “landmarking” should be performed. This process helps ensure the needle is the correct length and is injected in the correct location of the deltoid muscle in the shoulder. If the flu shot is placed in an incorrect location, it may be injected into the shoulder capsule instead of the deltoid muscle. When this happens, the bursa, tendons, and ligaments may become inflamed. Secondly, if the needle is too long, it may hit a bone. In some rare cases, a long needle can also injure the axiliary or radial nerves in the upper arm, causing nerve damage. For some, their SIRVA injury from a flu shot may heal a few months after receiving treatment. Others may experience chronic pain even after completing treatment and will continue to go to physical therapy or take painkillers to manage their symptoms. If you believe you have SIRVA, it’s important to speak to your doctor and seek treatment immediately. Our vaccine injury team at Shannon Law Group is also available to answer your questions about the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
What Is SIRVA?
SIRVA is something that can occur when a vaccine is administered too high or deep in the shoulder. As a result, the shoulder joint becomes inflamed. When this happens, the patient will feel sharp or stabbing pain in their shoulder within 48 hours after their flu shot. Other SIRVA symptoms include decreased range of motion, swelling, and arm pain. SIRVA injuries can affect the bursa, tendons, and ligaments in the shoulder.
If you’d like to learn more, I will send you a free copy of my book, “Understanding the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.” Text “VICP” to 312-847-2428 to get yours now.
– Jonathan Svitak
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