Traumatic Brain Injury

Car crashes are serious events. Even a slow-speed wreck can lead to catastrophic injuries for the victims. A brain injury is possible, which can lead to life-long challenges.  A traumatic brain injury might not be evident right at the time of the crash. It can...

Car crashes, unsafe premises and even dangerous employment practices could lead to someone suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBIs are some of the most devastating injuries that a person can experience. Concussions and other injuries to the brain are notorious...

When you hear the term “blunt force head trauma,” your mind almost certainly turns to thoughts of violent assaults. In reality, blunt force head trauma can be caused by just about any non-penetrating blow to the skull. The Leading Causes of Blunt Force Head Trauma Some of the most common causes of blunt force head trauma include: Car Accidents Traffic…

Coup and contrecoup brain injuries are both terms that are used to describe traumatic brain injuries. They are commonly caused by falls, car accidents, and blunt force trauma. However, you may also pick up one of these injuries while playing sports. Understanding the Differences Between Coup and Contrecoup Injuries The main difference between coup and contrecoup injuries lies in the…

Learn how the brain heals after a serious head injury… The human brain is a remarkable thing, and doctors are still working to learn about how it changes, adapts, and heals — particularly after a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. The science in this area has made enormous advances in the last few decades. Still, people (including some doctors) tend…

Delayed-onset headaches and other symptoms could be signs of a serious concussion… If you are experiencing concussion symptoms days after an accident, it might be a good idea to see a doctor right away. Sometimes, injuries don’t cause symptoms right away. Instead, the symptoms develop slowly over days as inflammation sets in (or as the injury grows worse). Other injuries…

How to spot an “invisible injury” & take action to protect your rights after a concussion… At first glance, the whole idea of a “Brain Injury Awareness Month” can seem a little odd. “If I had a brain injury,” you might think, “I’m pretty sure I’d know it.” But that’s precisely the point. Brain injuries happen more easily and more…

Brain injury litigation gets complicated very quickly, and that’s simply because no two brain injuries are the same. Each brain injury lawsuit utilizes state-of-the-art technologies and requires extensive historical research into somewhat similar cases. For those who find themselves or their loved ones in the middle of a brain injury litigation process, it can be almost nearly impossible to figure…

Parents love their children and want to give them the world. They want to give them all those things they never had while growing up. And most importantly, they want to keep them safe – both in school and at home. No matter how hard you try to keep your children safe, they’re going to get hurt because you can’t…

Just as the Ice Bucket Challenge helped propel ALS awareness and fundraising to new heights, the 22 Pushup Challenge has recently caught fire. The challenge is a fundraising and awareness campaign designed to combat the high number of suicides among veterans of the armed forces. According to a report regarding the campaign in Inc., on average, 22 veterans commit suicide…