Brain Injury
Sports Are a Leading Cause of Pediatric Concussion
Even though most parents are aware of the risks of head and brain injuries in sporting activities, it can send their lives into turmoil when they learn that their child has suffered a concussion or traumatic brain injury. When brain injuries like concussions occur or are suspected, the coach, league, or team is responsible for…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries May Increase the Risk of Brain Tumors
According to a recent report, researchers from the University College London’s (UCL) Cancer Institute have found a new link between head injuries and brain tumors. While this finding may be frightening to many who have experienced skull or brain injuries, it shows the reality of what these types of injuries can do to your brain.…
Read MoreWhat Is a Secondary Brain Injury?
Brain injuries happen as a result of trauma. Incidents like car accidents, big falls, sports injuries, and violence can all be to blame. However, brain injuries are still way more common than you may realize. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) actually estimates that there are over 1.5 million Americans who sustain a…
Read MoreCongress Is Taking on Brain Injuries
Every year, millions of people sustain brain injuries. Whether from a fall at work or a rough tackle out on the field, everyone from children to the elderly face the risks of brain injury almost every day. The head is arguably the most important part of the body, as it contains the brain which is…
Read MoreThe Mechanics of a Brain Injury from a Car Accident
One of the most common injuries received during a car accident is a brain injury. Unless the collision is very minor, any sort of sudden jolt or hit to your head can bring about a severe and possibly lasting injury that can lead to complications and long-term effects. The brain is a complicated organ that…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries and Their Impact on Personality
Imagine experiencing an entire change in personality and emotions after suffering from an injury. You may become more impulsive, more irritable, and less patient in situations that hadn’t bothered you before now. Your loved ones may not understand the changes that you are experiencing. They may say that you are not the same person that…
Read MoreWhat Are the Long-Term Effects of a Pediatric Concussion?
Concussions are often caused by the fault of others. Any forceful blow to the head can cause a concussion. Common causes include car accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall accidents, and unsafe products that can cause falls or explosions. A concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury that can affect the victim’s life forever.…
Read MoreHow Do Damages Work in a Traumatic Brain Injury Case?
After suffering injury in an accident that wasn’t your fault, the general advice is, “Get a personal injury attorney! You deserve compensation for your injuries!” This is true; but how much compensation might you be entitled to? Where does it come from? Is there a limit on the amount? How is it decided? In today’s…
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