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Back Up! Increasing Stopping Distance Prevents a Palm Beach Car Accident

Knowing how far to travel behind other cars is key to avoiding a Palm Beach car accident. Many drivers follow too closely at high speeds, leaving them far too little braking time. Others know that they should follow...

Product Liability and Design Defects

Product liability" is the area of the law enabling recovery for those injured by defective products. Some commentators suggest it reflects a balance between the benefits that society as a whole reaps from technological developments ve...

Social Security Disability

There are 2 disability programs that are administered by Social Security: Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While both programs require a finding of "total disability", SSD provides benefits to individuals who have an employment history while S...

Q: Will I have to pay anything to hire a lawyer for my accident case?

A: Most, if not all, lawyers who represent personal injury victims, do so on what is known as a contingent fee basis. A contingent fee means that there is...

Resources For Our Clients

The Law Team at Fetterman & Associates has provided a list of useful resources to help answer your Florida accident questions. If you need to speak with one of our Palm Beach accident attorneys or Port St. Lucie auto accident lawyers, please contact us today.

Frequently Asked Questions for Palm Beach Accident Lawyers

 

Q: What are the signs of a traumatic brain injury?

A: It is not uncommon for the victim of a Palm Beach car accident to suffer a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The symptoms of TBIs can range from mild to severe. Some symptoms are immediately evident, while others may not surface until days or even weeks after the injury.
A person with a mild TBI may experience the following symptoms:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Confusion
• Blurred vision
• Ringing in the ears
• Bad taste in the mouth
• Fatigue or lethargy
• Change in sleep patterns
• Behavioral or mood changes
• Trouble with memory, concentration, attention, or thinking
A person with a moderate to severe TBI may show these same symptoms, but may also have additional symptoms, such as:

• Headache that gets worse or does not go away
• Agitation
• Restlessness
• Increased confusion
• Weakness or numbness in the extremities
• Loss of coordination
• Dilation of one or both pupils
• Inability to awaken from sleep
• Repeated vomiting or nausea
• Slurred speech
• Convulsions or seizures
Babies or small children who have suffered a TBI may show some of these symptoms, but may also show signs specific to younger children, such as:

• Refusal to nurse or eat
• Persistent crying
• Inability to be consoled
Anyone who is experiencing these symptoms and suspects that they may have suffered a TBI should seek prompt medical attention.
If you or someone you love has been severely injured in a Palm Beach car crash and has suffered a TBI as a result, contact Fetterman & Associates for a free consultation.