When an accident victim’s brain tissue is severely harmed due to a car crash or other type of accident, the victim can end up in a coma or other type of unconscious state. The amount of time that a period can lose consciousness can last a short time like hours or a day, but they […]
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Data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control reveal that traumatic brain injuries contribute to approximately 30% of all injury-related fatalities in this country. One reason why traumatic brain injuries are so common is that they can result from a variety of incidents ranging from light blows on the head to severe car collisions. Anyone […]
Continue reading Common Misconceptions About Traumatic Brain Injuries
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Brain injuries often prove devastating for accident victims. These injuries also routinely lead to temporary or long-lasting disabilities. Many people focus on the trauma of the accident and the immediate medical crisis of a serious brain injury, but these injuries can also have a long-lasting impact on a person’s life and the lives of their […]
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While it might not sound serious, the onset of dizziness after a car accident can leave people unable to return to work or function as they did before the collision. Dizziness is often associated with one of several serious conditions including a concussion, traumatic brain injury, TMJ, whiplash, or another serious injury. Be sure to […]
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On August 20, 2020, I had the honor giving a presentation at the Missouri Bar Association’s 2020 Solo and Small Firm Annual Conference. This CLE, which was titled “Maximizing the Value of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Cases,” provided insight and guidance to other attorneys who handle cases involving traumatic brain injuries. My good friend and […]
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Traumatic Brain Injuries and Acquired Brain Injuries affect about 2.5 million Americans every year. These injuries kill about 50,000 of these victims, and a significant number of these individuals die within two hours.
Continue reading Different Legal Approaches for Different Kinds of Brain Injuries
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Traumatic Brain Injuries kill about 50,000 Americans every year. These injuries are permanent. Once brain cells die, they never regenerate. Doctors may be unable to cure TBIs, but they can treat them. A combination of surgery and physical therapy usually helps victims live normal lives after their injuries.
Continue reading Top Five Causes of Brain Injuries
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Medical bills from brain injuries can often exceed $100,000. But these staggering costs, which may not be covered by health insurance, only account for a portion of an injured person’s damages.
Continue reading What is the Difference Between Acquired Brain Injuries and Traumatic Brain Injuries?
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Traumatic Brain Injuries send about three million people to hospital emergency rooms every year. A significant number of these individuals are treated and released. Often, that is because doctors do not recognize head injury symptoms. Or, they misinterpret the symptoms as shock from an accident, early-onset dementia, or something else.
Continue reading Top Three Causes of Brain Injuries
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Head injuries are some of the most common and serious injuries suffered by car accident victims. Although the side effects of a head injury depend on the severity of the trauma as well as the area of the brain that sustained the majority of the damage, victims generally suffer from headaches, dizziness, and even memory […]
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