Most certainly, families are distraught and have no idea what their next options are. Sadly, too many believe compensation for brain injuries is not possible. This is why it’s crucial to consult legal representation as soon after the brain injury as possible. Knowing the options gives victims and families a sense of control over their [...]
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Memory Loss and Brain Injuries
January 15th, 2011 
admin When most people think of brain injuries, memory loss is one of the most common things that come to mind. Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI include mild to severe memory loss, which is commonly referred to as amnesia. This can be a temporary condition, or a permanent one with more serious brain [...]
Traumatic Brain Injury in Alabama
January 3rd, 2011 admin A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is usually the result of a sudden, violent blow to the head. This sudden, violent blow to the head can be the result of an <a rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);” href=http://www.tilpc.com/accidents.html>automobile accident injury</a>, a fall, a <a rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);” href=http://www.tilpc.com/wd_job_injuries.html>work-related accident</a>, a criminal assault, or a sports-related injury. Falls in [...]
Adult Step-Children Relationships and Brain Injuries
December 30th, 2010 admin Some of the things that will have a bearing on the situation with grown step-children will depend on how long the couple has been together before the injury; what the relationship with the step-children was like before the injury and probably more important, what the relationship was like between the survivor and his/her children. In [...]
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No Comments »Traumatic Brain Injury: By The [Staggering] Numbers
December 30th, 2010 admin Copyright (c) 2009 David Bressman Every 23 seconds, one person in the United States sustains a brain injury. Generally, there are two types of brain injuries: Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). An ABI generally encompasses any injury to the brain that occurs after birth as a result of physical force (such [...]
Demographics Reveal The Truth About Traumatic Brain Injury
December 26th, 2010 admin They may seem like mere numbers, but statistics and demographics information can give important information on who is affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI) – and possibly shed light on how to prevent brain damage. This article takes a closer look at who is impacted by TBI in an attempt to show the true costs [...]
Posted in Children Brain Injury Tags: About, Brain, Demographics, Injury, Reveal, Traumatic, Truth No Comments »Seat Belt Usage and Its Effect on Traumatic Brain Injury
December 22nd, 2010 admin As a result of the fact that traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are not curable in any real traditional sense, the best defense against a TBI is the use of preventative measure. Therefore, as a result of the fact that the number one cause of TBI amongst Americans under seventy five is automobile accidents, one of [...]
Posted in Children Brain Injury Tags: Belt, Brain, Effect, Injury, Seat, Traumatic, Usage No Comments »What are Traumatic Brain Injuries in Children?
December 22nd, 2010 admin Almost half a million children between the ages of 0 and 14 years are treated in Emergency Rooms across the United States for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) annually. That is 35% of the 1.365 million emergency department visits made each year for TBIs. This does not include the many children who die from TBIs. [...]
Traumatic Brain Injury – What You Must Know
December 21st, 2010 admin Traumatic brain injury is a serious medical condition that can extremely affect a person’s life. It can be a confusing injury since it often produces a variety of symptoms that vary greatly from person to person. Symptoms can also vary in adults and children. The best way to learn about traumatic brain injury is to [...]
Bicycle Helmet Laws Reduce Brain Injuries
December 21st, 2010 admin Shortly after Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter was treated for significant injuries related to a bicycle crash, the Colorado House of Representatives passed legislation that may require children under the age of 18 to wear a helmet if made into a law. The 33-32 vote held on March 3, 2010 will head to the state Senate [...]
