Category: Brain Injury
If you fall and break your arm, the symptoms and limitations you will experience as a result of that break are relatively clear-cut; you will be in pain and unable to use your arm for a few months. When it comes to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), however, the symptoms, diagnosis, and limitations experienced as a result can be vastly different…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is any traumatic damage dealt to the brain by an external force. The most common causes of TBIs are motor vehicle accidents, slip/trip, and falls, and propelled or falling objects colliding with one’s head. It’s also possible for self-inflicted traumatic brain injuries to occur, such as someone standing up too fast and banging their head…
People who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) often experience many different signs and symptoms that may present numerous challenges for work, school, or everyday living. While these symptoms may be relieved with time and rehabilitation may help a victim to return to normal life, there still may be long-term effects of the brain injury that are not as…
Near drowning incidents are not just scary - they can also cause serious brain damage which is often irreversible. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury - whether by near drowning or other causes - you may have legal rights which must be vigorously defended. Contact an experienced brain injury attorney as soon as possible after…
Of all the human organs which can be injured, the brain is the most susceptible to trauma and can cause the most severe symptoms after an accident. There are many ways in which the brain can be injured. Regardless of the mechanism of injury, a victim of brain trauma has a legal right to be compensated for his or her…
Traumatic brain injuries, commonly known as TBIs, are usually sustained in motor vehicle, motorcycle, pedestrian, slip-and-fall, boating, and other types of serious accidents. The extent of these injuries can also range from mild to severe, and the length of time it takes for a patient to recover from a traumatic brain injury depends primarily on the severity of the injury…
It has been recognized for years that suffering multiple concussions or more serious traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) over time can have lasting effects on your cognitive health. It has also been widely scrutinized lately that in contact sports like football, it is common for players to sustain multiple brain injuries during their careers. The NFL paid millions to former players…
According to the Florida Department of Health, traumatic brain injuries were responsible for nearly four thousand deaths in Florida in 2013 alone. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) caused another nineteen thousand hospitalizations that year. The brain – a highly sensitive and critical organ – is particularly susceptible to injury, and TBIs can have life-altering consequences. Motor deficits, personality changes, decreased attention…
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) are tragedies that are surprisingly common across America – Florida included. One reason for the prevalence of TBIs is a simple fact that there are many, many ways in which such an injury can be sustained. If you or a loved one has sustained a traumatic brain injury, you have a legal right to be compensated…
It’s a possibility no one likes to consider: the joy of having a new child is interrupted by complications during the labor and delivery process. Sadly, this does occur, and when these complications are the result of medical malpractice, it is important to consult with an experienced medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible. You and your child both have…
