Month: March 2023

Were you hurt in an accident caused by another party’s negligence? You may be left dealing with medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, and other damages. A personal injury claim provides a path to justice and compensation—but navigating the claims process can be challenging. A demand letter is an important legal tool that can advance […]

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Tags: brain injury, personal injury, traumatic brain injury

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A recent report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine argues that the labels ranging from “mild” to “severe” routinely used to distinguish traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are outdated and do not provide patients or caregivers with helpful information. This report suggests creating an updated classification of TBIs to better aid patient care […]

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Tags: brain injury, personal injury, traumatic brain injury

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An experimental medication utilized to treat people with concussions is currently in its early stages of human trials. One study has revealed that the drug has the potential to reverse neural damage connected to traumatic brain injuries. This evidence lays the basis for a future drug that could prevent the cognitive deficits that result from […]

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Tags: brain injury, personal injury, traumatic brain injury

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Construction workers, pedestrians, and motorists can incur serious injuries as a result of construction site accidents. Construction workers make up a large amount of deadly and non-deadly traumatic brain injuries among all workers in the United States. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that more than 40,000 injuries and three death each year occur […]

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Tags: brain injury, personal injury, traumatic brain injury

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Created by engineers at the University of Wisconsin, an absorbent and lightweight nanotube-based foam could substantially cushion helmets to protect people from the substantial force of hard blows. This new material shows 18 times greater energy absorption than the foam that is currently being used by the United States military in addition to having greater […]

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Tags: brain injury, personal injury, traumatic brain injury

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