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24th September 2009
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people suffer serious, permanent damage to their brains because of traumatic head injury. Survivors of brain trauma are often left with long-term damage to their ability to think and to learn, to remember and plan, and... Read >
Author: Royane Real18th September 2009
When a person is in an accident and is injured the injuries causing the most pain or are the most critical are the ones that are treated immediately. Lacerations are stitched, a broken leg is set and suspected back and neck injuries are immediately set. ... Read >
Author: The Schafer Law Office17th September 2009
Current military conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan have been marked by improvised explosive devices (IED) and other explosives, damaging vehicles, supply caravans, and inflicting serious casualties on those caught within the blast radius. Of t... Read >
Author: LegalView15th August 2009
One of the highest-ranking causes of brain injury in the United States is violence. Nearly a quarter of brain trauma cases in children is due to child abuse. As the size and vulnerability of small children is a factor, there is a much higher rate of dea... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry08th August 2009
HHealth Update: Whiplash
10 Facts About Whiplash Your Doctor May Not Even Know
Since the advent of laws requiring stiffer bumpers on cars, the incidence of whiplash injuries has skyrocketed. It is now estimated that there are over 3 million whipla... Read >
Author: timannis`30th July 2009
Mild traumatic brain injury, or concussion, is a common consequence of collisions, falls and other forms of contact in sports. Concussion may be defined as an acute trauma-induced alteration of mental function lasting fewer than 24 hours, with or withou... Read >
Author: John Swanepoel23rd July 2009
A brain or spinal cord injury can result from an automobile accident, slip and fall, sporting accident, or medical malpractice. Regardless of how your accident occurred, if it was the result of negligence, you deserve compensation for your injuries. At Jo... Read >
Author: donreid6919th July 2009
If You Have Been Injured in an Auto Accident, You Deserve Compensation
An auto accident is not only frightening, but it may also leave you with injuries that deserve compensation. Johnson Welch P.C. has experience with car, SUV and semi truck accidents... Read >
Author: donreid6916th July 2009
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is defined as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain, according to the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC). Certainly, not all strikes to the head caus... Read >
Author: lawfirm articles08th July 2009
Even if there are no external wounds, head injuries should not be taken lightly.
Head trauma that is severe enough can cause brain injury and even the wrongful death of the victim. Some accident victims might feel dizzy and disoriented but would just s... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group26th June 2009
The death of actress Natasha Richardson is a reminder that people should not ignore simple headache and nausea since these may be symptoms of traumatic brain injury.
In March 2009, while skiing with her family in Mont Tremblant resort in Quebec, Richar... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group18th June 2009
If you are living with a health condition that causes you pain, limits your functionality or negatively affects your overall quality of life, your health insurance may cover the holistic fitness program that can help. For instance, most of those who seek ... Read >
Author: Richardmorris18th June 2009
There's nothing more frustrating about starting a new fitness routine than hurting yourself in the process. Suddenly the very thing that was supposed to improve your health is actually making it worse. Forced to focus on healing your injury, your progress... Read >
Author: Richardmorris18th June 2009
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant cause of brain death, with the majority of victims being between 18 – 49 years of age, and also provides an important source for organ transplantation. The definition of the physiological condition of “bra... Read >
Author: Vital Ethics13th June 2009
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is one of the more dangerous head injuries a person can sustain. In the United States, there are about 2 million people who suffer from TBI each year with about 500,000 hospitalized. The incidence of TBI in the US is about 180... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group12th June 2009
Washington D.C. researchers at Georgetown University may have found a link between the onset of Alzheimer's disease among patients who have suffered previously from a brain injury.
According to a Reuter's news report on the study, Alzheimer's disease i... Read >
Author: Legal06th June 2009
Brain Injury - One of the most serious injuries requiring immediate and professional attention involves a trauma to the head or brain. If ignored or left untreated for even a short period of time, head injuries may result in permanent and severe neural da... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer06th June 2009
It often goes unspoken, but arguably the most important crashworthiness feature of a vehicle is its ability to keep passengers in the auto during an accident. The chances of serious injury or death to an accident victim dramatically increase when the pers... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry04th June 2009
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs every 21 seconds in the United States and TBI is considered as the number one killer and disabler of people under the age of 45. Studies show that vehicular accidents contribute to a majority of unintentional injury a... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group12th May 2009
Acquired brain injuries are very serious and have lasting medical effects on the person who has this type of brain injury. The brain controls our entire body and is necessary for speech, movement, and other functions of the body so this type of injury can... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer12th May 2009
Acquired brain injuries are very serious and have lasting medical effects on the person who has this type of brain injury. The brain controls our entire body and is necessary for speech, movement, and other functions of the body so this type of injury can... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th April 2009
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... Read >
23rd April 2009
Culver City is one of the many cities located in Los Angeles County, California, that has a colorful history. During the 1990s, there was advancement in the city when it comes to its population, redevelopment, and size. Technology also became advanced and... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group21st April 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Sharon A Christie
I am frequently asked whether someone with a Traumatic Brain Injury can get Social Security disability benefits. The answer is YES, depending on the specific facts of each case. Social Security disability benefits... Read >
Author: Sharon A Christie15th April 2009
Traumatic Brain Injury. It's one of the signature wounds of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, and by many accounts, a great deal of returning service members will be coping with the effects of TBI as they transition to civilian life. For employers,... Read >
Author: GMenard09th April 2009
When physicians refer to traumatic brain injury, or TBI, they mean a closed head brain injury from an impact to the head or "diffuse axonal shearing" from a rotational acceleration and deceleration, the rotational movement of the head and brain resulting ... Read >
Author: RayHenke08th April 2009
From: New York attorney Gary E. Rosenberg (personal injury and accident attorney and lawyer; serving Brooklyn Queens Bronx; Queens Accident Lawyer)
One New Years Eve some 20 years ago my younger brother was walking around Montreal when he slipped and f... Read >
Author: Gary Rosenberg07th April 2009
Personal injury lawyers commonly are consulted by a potential client who has been seriously injured or who has suffered catastrophic injuries as the result of the breadth of negligent conduct, from an auto accident or bicycle or pedestrian or motorcycle a... Read >
Author: RayHenke21st March 2009
Although the housing market has recently slowed, there are still a large number of people employed in the construction industry. Whether a construction worker is working on a home, an office building, a bridge, or some other structure, there is always a c... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry12th March 2009
Now that we have reviewed the general treatments for brain and nerve health, we will address unique treatments for individual disorders. Let me stress that until enough of the general treatments are accomplished, including good diet, heavy doses of B vit... Read >
Author: Stan Gardner, M.D.12th March 2009
Now that we have reviewed the general treatments for brain and nerve health, we will address unique treatments for individual disorders. Let me stress that until enough of the general treatments are accomplished, including good diet, heavy doses of B vit... Read >
Author: Stan Gardner, M.D.02nd March 2009
As you age past 30 and well beyond, evidence shows the brain will slow down but only if not maintained through challenging new brain exercise and stimulation. You can speed your brain up and improve even your most basic cognitive abilities at any age.
... Read >
Author: Leon Edward10th February 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Katie Kelley
Researchers are administering a new method of treatment for patients who are suffering from decreased motor skills following a traumatic brain injury. The method being utilized is a form of brain stimulation.
The newl... Read >
Author: LegalView10th February 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Katie Kelley
Researchers at the University of Arizona's Aphasia Research Project have developed new writing and reading therapies to assist patients in recovering from their traumatic brain injury (TBI) conditions, including aphasia,... Read >
Author: LegalView10th February 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Katie Kelley
There are several reasons cranial implant kits may be utilized in the United States, but most often their use derives from injury or defects to an individual's face, jaw and cranium. Additionally, the following are commo... Read >
Author: LegalView10th February 2009
The commonplace practice of using blood transfusions among traumatic brain injury patients has recently met controversy following reports from the National Anemia Action Council (NAAC) that the practice may actually increase the risk of fatality among pat... Read >
Author: Legal02nd February 2009
Unfortunately, brain injuries are very common with children who are victims in accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly one million children suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. More than 100,000 of these children req... Read >
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law17th January 2009
Researchers recently found that after testing 26 "walking-wounded" individuals who suffered from brain damage, that their brain damage increased feelings of spirituality, according to research conducted by the University of Missouri-Columbia.
A standar... Read >
Author: Legal16th January 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Katie Kelley
Scientists at the Centre Hyperbare de L'lle have recently uncovered a potential method of treatment for soldiers suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) by using a method commonly used to treat diver's bends.
In... Read >
Author: LegalView09th January 2009
Head Injuries
Head injury describes any trauma to the head that may lead to the injury of the brain, scalp, or skull.
Usually, a head injury is very difficult to deal with as it has great effects on its victims that may remain for a long time, or ev... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group09th January 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Katie Kelley
Individuals who have suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may see the severity of their injuries reduced by the administration of a progesterone, which is used in contraceptive pills for women.
The study was r... Read >
Author: LegalView09th January 2009
Head injury is considered as the most distressing and devastating serious injury. Many suffer from permanent irreparable damage and there are some fatal cases which results to abrupt death. This death related to head injuries accounts to 44%, according to... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group08th January 2009
Currently, speech therapists can find jobs easily as there are a number of ST vacancies in various medical environments in the United States. Qualified therapists with patience and strong interpersonal skills can work with patients suffering from hearing ... Read >
Author: Brad Jones18th December 2008
Traumatic brain injury has been deemed the signature wound of the war in Iraq among Americans and now, new research has surfaced, which states that U.S. soldier helmets may actually be increasing the severity of a TBI following an IED blast. IED's are imp... Read >
Author: Legal17th December 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
In an October 2008 issue of Neurosurgery scientists revealed that a new treatment known as Oxycyte may �improve cognitive recovery� and have protective effects on the brain�s neurons among individuals who have suff... Read >
Author: LegalView15th December 2008
Last year over 6,686,147 motorcycles were registered within the United States and the number of registrants has been steadily increasing by at least 7% each year since 2003 according to the NHTSA. Consequently the NHTSA also reported that nation wide last... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta13th December 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 David Bressman
Our last article detailed some of the members of the traumatic brain injury treatment team. This article provides you with some of the most important questions and concerns you should be raising with any treatment fac... Read >
01st December 2008
Scientists believe that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) following heart failure and cardiac arrest can be avoided as well as repaired, according to a new study. The study, titled, "Neurological Recovery," describes a common condition known as ischemia that... Read >
Author: Legal27th November 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
The Journal of Psychopharmacology reported that TBI victims who were also suffering from depression were likely to have no affects from anti-depressants and were likely going to need a stronger form of therapy.
Indivi... Read >
Author: LegalView22nd November 2008
A recent study developed by the University of Texas Medical School, found that infants who received an early and aggressive form of a jaundice treatment had less signs and symptoms of traumatic brain injury-related issues in the future, according to an ar... Read >
Author: Legal05th November 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
Suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a painful and, at times, lifelong debilitation; however, research that was recently published in The Journal of Biological Engineering highlighted a potential treatment fo... Read >
Author: LegalView03rd November 2008
Brain is a vital part of the body because through it, information for the body is received, distributed and organized. In addition, the brain is also responsible for a person’s mental processes and physical actions.
When a person obtains a brain inj... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group27th October 2008
Brain injury overview
The brain controls the physical, emotional, social and intellectual parts of humans. When it is damaged, it would definitely affect one’s life.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, brain injury is the ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group27th October 2008
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is caused when physical trauma injures the brain. A TBI is also known as intracranial injury. Traumatic brain injury is a major cause of death and disability throughout the world, and is one of the leading causes of death... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer06th October 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
The recent California train accident in which several died and dozens were injured puts into question the safety surrounding trains as a leading transportation. According to statistics from the Federal Railroad Administr... Read >
Author: LegalView02nd October 2008
Nowadays, accidents take place even at the most unexpected times. Even if you are just walking home from the church, school, or grocery store, you might be unlucky and injured when involved in a pedestrian accident.
Pedestrian accidents result to inj... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group01st October 2008
The impact on the family can be very difficult. One of the most difficult things for me is that I could always fix things for T with a bandage or kiss. If she had a quarrel with a friend, I could talk with her. Frequently I now feel so helpless. You can n... Read >
Author: Mary25th September 2008
Brain injuries are almost always very serious, and the consequences life changing. Rehabilitation can take a long time. It follows that any claim for compensation for a brain injury is not likely to be resolved quickly. In fact it is typical for such clai... Read >
Author: noveltan24th September 2008
Locked-in syndrome is also called is Cerebromedullospinal Disconnection. Locked-in syndrome is a rare neurological disorder characterized by complete paralysis of voluntary muscles in all parts of the body bar for those that manage eye movement. Locked-in... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
We all know, or hope we do that change is a constant and inevitable. We consciously or unconsciously choose our attitude and feelings towards change. When a baby is born or you change where you live, or you change your career ...or partner. We have an att... Read >
Author: HappyHealthyBeauty22nd September 2008
According to various surveys, each year, an estimated 1.4 million persons in the United States sustain traumatic brain injury. 50,000 of these die. Another 5.3 million Americans currently live with disabilities. These were but sullen figures that are bot... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group22nd September 2008
I'm sure we've all experienced having the word at the tip of our tongue but our mind lets us down in those moments. Understanding and focusing on your mind is powerful.
Years ago, I acquired a traumatic brain injury from being hit by a car. It became ... Read >
16th September 2008
Recently, the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) School of Medicine received a $60 million dollar grant for a five-year study to determine better prevention and treatment methods of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain... Read >
Author: Legal15th September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains
You have may have seen a few weeks ago the interview between former US presidential contender John Edwards and reporter Bob Woodruff. All the resulting media coverage centered on Edwards' declarations. However, there is s... Read >
Author: Alvaro02nd September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been deemed the "signature injury" of the Iraqi war. Millions of men and women who have been serving time in the U.S. military are returning home with conditions that their friends and fa... Read >
Author: LegalView26th July 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Robert Keefer
Young people have really taken to MySpace, Facebook and YouTube. They love to post pictures, movies and articles. So far, so good. The problem is that much of their posted material is there for the whole world to see... Read >
Author: Bob Keefer22nd July 2008
A child who suffered a “very serious and traumatic brain injury” when he was accidentally kicked on the left side of his head by another child whilst on an inflatable bouncy castle has won a claim for damages thought to be worth one million pounds.
... Read >
Author: martin nolan21st July 2008
Brain and head injury, more commonly known as traumatic brain injury, occurs when physical damage is inflicted on the brain. These injuries are oftentimes the result of a major or severe blow to one’s head or skull, causing damage to the brain. For inst... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group17th July 2008
According to Dr. Ricardo E. Jorge, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Iowa, traumatic brain injury constitutes a major public health concern. With an estimated 1.5 million Americans sustaining a TBI and some 90,000 of those ending up with a lo... Read >
Author: Jane Newsomelaw14th July 2008
Just as all individuals are different, all brain and head injuries are unique. The brain can receive several types of injuries depending on the type and amount of force that come in contact with the head.
Actually, you do not have to be knocked unconsc... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group10th July 2008
One of the additional forces which create racial discrimination is disability. An estimated 20.8% of the African American community was said to be in some form of disability, higher than the general disability rate of 19.4% in the country. The impairment ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group09th July 2008
Victims suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) or TBI caused by a stroke-induced brain injury were recently introduced to new technology enabling improvements of motor and physical skills among victims. Several companies have made advances in technol... Read >
20th June 2008
Brain injury can be as individual as people, because every case of brain injury can happen for different reasons and have different effects on people. Classifying the different types of brain injury can require a lot of research. Generally the classificat... Read >
Author: Dave Davies13th June 2008
As we discussed last time, once the acute care period is over and the patient is stabilized, the resources available to the patient can substantially impact treatment and recovery. In a perfect world, every patient would have unlimited access to the best ... Read >
Author: Perry Fisher05th June 2008
Scientists are continually doing research as to if certain demographics are at more of a risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI) than other individuals. It may seem as though mere statistics mean nothing but in actuality, the link is becoming stronger as to... Read >
Author: Legal20th May 2008
A concussion is a momentary loss of consciousness and brain function that occurs after a blow to the head. The unconsciousness can last for several seconds, minutes or hours. A person with a concussion can have a full recovery. Recovery usually occurs ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown07th May 2008
The concept
Personal injury is a branch of tort law that encompass any wrong or damage done to another, whether in his person, property, rights, or reputation.
Personal injury may come either, physical or psychological.
In relation thereto, pe... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group28th April 2008
Dysarthria is a speech disorder that is due to a weakness or incoordination of the speech muscles. Speech is slow, weak, imprecise or uncoordinated. It can affect both children and adults. "Childhood dysarthria" can be congenital or acquired. It is often ... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st April 2008
Once the acute care period is over and the patient is stabilized, the resources available to the patient can substantially impact treatment and recovery. In a perfect world, every patient would have unlimited access to the best resources available to mee... Read >
Author: Perry Fisher14th March 2008
INTRODUCTION
The traumatically brain injured constitute an ever growing segment of our population. Each year, approximately 1.4 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury in the United States. The costs of a brain injury are not purely financial. ... Read >
Author: Perry Fisher15th February 2008
Are you having difficulty getting your sleep during the night? Are you feeling tired but just can not go to sleep? Do you feel like you are already transforming into an own that is very nocturnal? You may be suffering from insomnia.
What Is Insomnia... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne06th February 2008
When an individual endures a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and falls into a state of unconsciousness known as a coma, it can be difficult to assess that individuals consciousness as well as their recovery. Doctors and medical professionals use two tools kn... Read >
Author: Legal05th February 2008
Unfortunately, few people have ever heard of vision therapy. It is the best kept secret in eye care. The few people who know anything about it think it is the Bates Method. But Bates is outdated. This method only focus on the eye muscles. Today, we know, ... Read >
Author: Raymond Lee26th January 2008
Millions of Americans suffer from traumatic brain injury as the result of a car wreck or motorcycle accident. Understanding what types of brain injuries that can occur to a victim is the first step in protecting oneself from irreversible damage and harm.
... Read >
24th January 2008
When a slip and fall accident occurs, many individuals go through each of their days afterward suffering from injuries that should have been documented at the time of the case.
Negligent Mail Delivery?
The case in question is Barbara Dolan v. U.S. P... Read >
24th January 2008
When an individual is the victim of traumatic brain injury, they may have either closed brain injury or open head injury. A closed brain injury refers to an individual that has been violently traumatized by a non-invasive blow or jolt to the head whereas ... Read >
22nd January 2008
There are many side effects after a tragic and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Loss of sight and memory, inability to function properly, imperfect balance, etc., are all possible after effects of TBI. Scientists are also uncovering that schizophrenia is mor... Read >
14th November 2007
Motorcycle accidents are a well-known leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Together with auto accidents, they are the single largest cause of brain injury in the United States. One out of every five motorcycle accidents results in head or neck i... Read >
Author: Legal08th November 2007
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can have a serious impact on many aspects of the human body's ability to function normally, including a person's ability to maintain balance. A TBI is defined as brain damage caused by a severe trauma to the head and can cau... Read >
Author: Legal28th September 2007
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 Amer... Read >
Author: Legal24th July 2007
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur when an individual's head is collides with or is punctured by a foreign body. There does not necessarily need to be external contact between the head and the foreign body in order for a brain injury to occur. Somet... Read >
Author: Legal12th July 2007
There are many different kinds of treatment available for patients of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). A TBI is any type of blunt or piercing trauma to the head that causes brain damage to an individual. Initial treatment of a TBI stabilizes the individual i... Read >
Author: Legal01st July 2007
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be any injury where a sudden trauma causes brain damage. TBI is one of two kinds of acquired brain injury, with the other type manifesting itself in acquired brain injuries, such as brain damage caused by a stroke, menin... Read >
Author: Legal15th May 2007
If you’ve been hurt because of someone else’s fault in Florida, personal injury attorneys can give you valuable advice. Whether suffering from minor injuries such as neck and back sprain to catastrophic injuries including traumatic brain injury, brok... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola15th May 2007
If you have been injured in an accident through no fault of your own in Florida, personal injury attorney help is available. A competent Florida personal injury attorney can obtain damages for your physical, emotional and financial injuries. If you’ve... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola07th April 2007
Medical literature is full of examples of how natural hormones effect migraine headaches. As early as 1953, the British Medical Journal published Dr. Kathleen Dalton�s first hand account of how her own menstrual migraines were relieved by injections of ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer16th July 2006
Copyright 2006 Simon Evans
Everyone knows that exercise is good for them. It contributes to weight loss and weight management. It's good for your heart and your cardiovascular system. And it generally keeps you fit and healthier.
But did you know th... Read >
Author: Simon Evans12th April 2006
Head and Brain Injuries
Head and Brain injuries such as concussions or traumatic brain injuries are dangerous because there is often an apparent absence of physical injury. These injuries are caused by trauma to the brain from the head striking another... Read >
Author: Bridget B17th February 2006
If you have been into an accident, specifically a traumatic brain injury, your remedy would be is to pretend that you did not experience any injury at all. The other remedy is to wait until you have already recovered from the injury. However, if you conti... Read >
Author: karen nodalo
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