Autonomic Dysreflexia
Autonomic dysreflexia (AD), also called hyperreflexia, can occur in persons who have suffered a spinal cord injury at or above the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5). AD means an over-activity of the Autonomic Nervous System. AD occurs when there is an irritation, pain, or stimulus to the nervous system below the level of injury. The irritated [...]
Collateral Source Rule
In personal injury cases, the Collateral Source Rule is intended to help promote full justice and compensation from a defendants wrongdoing. The rule basically does not allow for an award to be reduced by a judge or jury just because the plaintiff received benefits from other sources, such as health insurance. The rationale behind the [...]