Gathering Evidence In personal injury cases, it is extremely important that a lawyer be contacted as soon as possible. In many cases, valuable evidence will be lost if there is a delay in documenting what happened. If it is a car accident, your car or the other car involved may have damage repaired that could destroy evidence of how the collision o...

Spinal injuries consist of damage to any part of the spinal cord or surrounding nerves, which can cause symptoms such as complete or altered loss of movement and sensation to heat, cold and touch. Spinal injuries can be separated into traumatic and nontraumatic depending on the severity. Most often these injuries result from a traumatic blow to the...

Accidents that result in spinal cord injuries can drastically change your life, causing symptoms like chronic pain, difficulty breathing, paralysis, loss of fertility, headaches, changes in personality, etc. Vehicular accidents and workplace accidents are common situations where spinal cord injuries and other traumatic physical damage can occur. In...

 The National Safety Council reports that over seven million workplace injuries are occurring every year in the U.S. That's 12,990 injuries every day. The goal of every worker should be to return home safely. It's important to understand the most common types of workplace injuries to be aware of the dangers and prevent one of these accidents f...

Joe McCarron is a local injury compensation attorney who loves serving the people of McLean County and has been doing it so since 2001! Joe appreciates living in a safe and vibrant community where he and his wife enjoy raising their children. Joe is honored to call Bloomington-Normal his home and makes sure to give back to his community by being an...

Quadriplegia is the paralysis of all four limbs and often the torso as a result of damage to the spinal cord. The spinal cord's job is to send signals to the brain for it to process and interpret. If the spinal cord is damaged, it is unable to send these signals to the brain, resulting in paralysis. How Does Quadriplegia Happen? 1. Auto/Motorcycle ...

 Many have preconceived ideas about personal injury lawsuits, most of which are seldom true. It's always best to know the facts when you sustain an injury in an accident and seek a lawyer's assistance as necessary. That's why we're here to debunk a few myths regarding personal injury law: 1. Having insurance erases the need for a lawyer. False...

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and McCarron Law Firm wants to acknowledge the many challenges victims face on a daily basis. Approximately 2.5 million people experience a traumatic brain injury, according to the Brain Injury Association of America. These people not only experience physical difficulties but must learn to overcome emotional a...

 Contact a Lawyer Immediately: Bloomington personal injury attorney Joe McCarron can help you understand exactly what you should do to give yourself the best chance of recovering compensation. He will also help you understand what to expect during the various stages of personal injury cases, from depositions to jury trials and everything in be...

When should I consult an attorney? Since the initial consultation is free and you never owe any fee unless you recover, I highly recommend you consult a lawyer as soon as you are injured. Often there is evidence that should be protected right away. By not consulting an attorney early on, you may jeopardize your rights. There is no reason to give th...