Brain Injury
What Is Post-Concussion Syndrome?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that can occur for a variety of reasons, including those that fall under the “personal injury” umbrella. Vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, violent assaults, and construction site accidents are among the many reasons concussions happen. One of the lasting effects of a concussion is called…
Read MoreWhat Is an Anoxic Brain Injury?
Oxygen is vital for all brain functions. When the brain is deprived of oxygen for four minutes or longer, an anoxic brain injury may result. A blow to the head doesn’t typically cause an anoxic brain injury. Instead, it occurs when the brain is deprived of oxygen for too long, and neural cells begin to…
Read MoreTrial Date Set in TBI Case Against Jackass Stars Over Failed Stunt
The judge has set a trial date in the civil case brought by air traffic controller Michael Vicéns-Segura against Jackass cast members Stephen Gilchrest Glover (Steve-O) and Chris Pontius. Vicéns-Segura claims the two caused him to sustain a near-fatal head injury in Puerto Rico during a bungled “Jet Ski Tug of War” stunt in 2018.…
Read MoreHow Traumatic Injuries Affect Different Parts of the Brain
Millions of Americans are affected by severe brain injuries every day. Consider the following somber statistics: According to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), one individual in the U.S. suffers a brain injury every nine seconds, accounting for over 3.5 million injuries annually. The CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control estimates that…
Read MoreAphasia and Brain Injuries: The Connection
Earlier this year, the family of one of the most famous actors in the world, Bruce Willis, announced he was stepping away from his long-running Hollywood career. They revealed in a simple statement the reason for his retirement is due to something called “aphasia,” a condition affecting a person’s ability to understand or express language…
Read MoreWhat Are the Causes of Infant Brain Injuries?
The brain is a fragile organ, but no one is more fragile or susceptible to brain damage than infants. Their skulls are soft, malleable, and easily injured should something damage the head. The causes for head injuries are many, and can have an array of outcomes for the child. An injury may cause long-term disabilities…
Read MoreHow Can a Simple Bump to the Head Cause a Traumatic Brain Injury?
How many times have we bumped our heads? It is hard to even count, because usually the bumps are so insignificant that they are not worthy of holding in our long-term memory. They might feel like they are not worth going to the hospital because they seem like such a small injury. It turns out…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries and Caregivers
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are often caused by motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls, construction incidents, and incidents that cause a forceful blow to the head. Victims often require a lifetime of medical care with different types of medical providers, including doctors and therapists. Many TBI patients suffer physically, emotionally, and cognitively. According to the…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries Can Happen to Anyone
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are life-changing for victims. TBIs happen for many reasons, including auto and truck collisions, slips and falls, bicycling incidents, motorcycle crashes, and other causes. Pedestrians may suffer a TBI if they are struck by a car. Some brain injury victims never fully recover. Many TBI victims do find a way to…
Read MoreSupreme Court Declines to Hear Former Wrestlers’ Brain Damage Case
On April 26, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from several former professional wrestlers who alleged that World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) failed to protect them from repeated head injuries that led to brain damage. The case had previously been dismissed by a lower court on a technicality and is reportedly the final…
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