Head injuries can have severe and long-lasting effects on your health. If you sustained a head injury as the result of someone else’s negligence, you may have the right to financial compensation for your injuries. Concussions are very common head injuries. Many people will experience at least one in their lifetime. Sometimes the symptoms […]
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The brain is the central command computer of the human body. A traumatic injury to the brain can have full-body consequences, and affect your life for years. What are traumatic brain injury long-term effects, and how can a lawsuit help pay for on-going treatment? The Brain Injury Law Center has compiled the following information on […]
From Brain Trauma to Violence — The Long-Term Effects of Pro Football
These are not the NFL’s most shining years. Immediately following up on the rash of revelations about concussions, traumatic brain injuries and top-down neglect within the league’s most prestigious teams, the NFL is now facing another wave of disgrace. This time, it concerns domestic violence. The arrest of Ray Rice for beating his wife unearthed […]
Whiplash injuries often result from sudden acceleration or deceleration, commonly occurring in car accidents. While the effects on the neck and spine are well-known, the impact on the brain can be significant and devastating. Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) can lead to various neurological symptoms that may not be immediately apparent after an accident. These include cognitive […]
A concussion needs immediate care to prevent permanent brain injury. Once you receive professional medical attention, following the proper recovery guidelines is essential. If your injury needs long-term care, a personal injury lawsuit can help you access the funds for treatment. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that can affect your cognitive, […]
The first year of a newborn life is challenging for any parent, but the parents of a child with birth injury go through more than most can imagine. They constantly worry about the development of their infant and typically will not know how serious the brain damage is until the child is at least one […]
Untreated TBI: What are the Effects of an Untreated Concussion?
Anyone can suffer a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI) if hit on the head or if the brain hits against the skull, such as when whiplash occurs. A few of the most common reasons why individuals suffer brain injuries are due to automobile accidents, sports-related injuries, or fights. The worst part is that many […]
Table of Contents Can epilepsy cause brain damage? What is epilepsy? What are seizures? Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Can you sue for epilepsy from TBI? Epilepsy compensation Contact an Epilepsy Attorney Brain injury and epilepsy affect thousands of people a year. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 3 million adults and 470,000 children across […]
The brain stem is an extremely important part of the brain that controls many vital functions. Damage to the brain stem is serious and potentially life-threatening. Brain stem damage can occur in a broad number of circumstances including car accidents, recreational activity accidents, slip and fall accidents, or any other time a blow to the […]
Understanding Differences Between Cerebral Contusions and Concussions
Among the most common types of head trauma are cerebral contusions and concussions. While both can result from similar incidents, such as car accidents or falls, understanding the distinctions between these two conditions is crucial for both medical and legal purposes. As experienced personal injury lawyers, we at the Brain Injury Law Center recognize the […]
