Category Archives: Traumatic Brain Injuries
Anyone Can Be A Victim Of Medical Malpractice
In The News I have been a medical malpractice lawyer for almost 25 years. The first ten of those, I spent defending doctors and major hospital systems in the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area. That experience gave me an insiders view of the inner workings of our healthcare system. I was able to sit in committee… Read More »
What is a Closed Head Injury?
The brain may be the most important organ in the body. It’s the organ that makes you who you are. Thinking, feeling, and remembering are all carried out in the brain. Any injury to your brain affects who you are in a way that can never really be explained or cured. If you or… Read More »
What is a Shearing Injury
Everyone has heard of traumatic brain injury. This is a catch-all term for various types of injuries to the head and brain. Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is caused by everything from car accidents to slip and fall accidents, to combat trauma. We know that TBI is a serious injury and can have lasting… Read More »
What are the Long-Term Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury
If you or a loved one have experienced a traumatic brain injury due to an auto accident or some other cause of head trauma, you may be able to receive help. It is essential to understand the impact of traumatic brain injuries, their symptoms, long-term effects, what damages you may be eligible to receive,… Read More »
Motorcycle Risk & TBI
If you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, you may have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). These injuries can be life-altering. Some victims of a TBI are unable to perform simple activities of daily living. Depending on the severity of the TBI, an injured person may require… Read More »
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month
Every nine-seconds, someone sustains a brain injury in America. It’s estimated that more than 5.3 million people in our country live with the after-effects of a brain injury, but even these staggering numbers pale in comparison when considering the number of cases that go unreported and untreated. Brain injuries have the capability to alter… Read More »
Loss or Blurred Vision After Head Injury: Types of Issues and What You Can Do
Approximately 40 to 50 percent of the brain is dedicated to sight. Knowing that, it’s no surprise that traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) often lead to vision problems including shortcomings in acuity and field of vision. These symptoms are often alarming to patients and fortunately, most remain only for the short term. Here is what… Read More »