Headley Ballard LLC Personal Injury Blog

A slip-and-fall is a unique kind of incident that occurs when someone loses traction while walking and ends up falling. Unlike falls from heights, a slip-and-fall typically occurs at a single, fixed level, although these incidents can sometimes involve stairs. ...

Falls, even when a person slips or trips and falls on the floor, can cause myriad injuries ranging from minor bruises to potentially life-threatening conditions. One of the most serious is traumatic brain injury (TBI). According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

A woman in labor will usually head to the hospital or a birth center. Some may opt for a home birth. Regardless of where the woman is in labor, the medical professionals who are in charge of her care must ensure that she and the baby are faring well. This is done by...

Did you know that spinal cord damage is one of the most debilitating auto accident injuries a person will ever face? The National Spinal Cord Injury Association estimates that over 450,000 Americans suffer from damage to the spinal cord. With statistics like this, it...

Hospital overcrowding can be a big issue in densely populated parts of the country or during times when the health care system is under increasing pressure. While it cannot always be prevented by individual hospitals, it can be managed in a way that reduces risk to...

Did you know that it’s possible to lose your fingers, a hand, an arm or a leg because of a simple dog bite? When people talk about dogs having cleaner mouths than their own, that’s not true, and failing to get medical treatment for bites could end up leading to an...

Did you know that car crashes are a leading cause of traumatic amputations? Crashes, especially those that take place at high speeds, can cause significant injuries. Crushed bones may be so badly damaged that there is no other option but to amputate. Similarly, sharp...

A loved one's passing is always difficult. It's even harder to accept when they die prematurely. You might be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit against a doctor if their negligent actions resulted in you losing a child, spouse or parent. The type and amount of...

There’s nothing enjoyable about sharing the road with commercial trucks. They take up a lot of space, truckers don’t always follow the rules of the road and you always have to worry about them making a mistake. If you’re injured in a car-truck accident, it’s critical...