3.8 million concussions occur annually in the United States from sports-related injuries alone. Let that sink in. Given that the most common cause of concussions come from falls rather than sports injuries, the total number of annual concussions is much higher. Because of the high number of concussions that occur in the U.S. alone, it’s …
Contact sports are great in so many ways: they allow us to stay active, exercise, learn the importance of working with a team, increase our skillsets, develop our hand-eye coordination, etc. That said, they can be quite dangerous as well. One can develop a traumatic brain injury, concussion, torn muscles/ligaments/broken bones and so much more. …
2.4 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Injury Prevention, the leading causes of TBI are: Falls (35.2%) Motor vehicle-traffic crashes (17.3%) Struck by/against events (16.5%) Assaults (10%) Lifetime Cost of Brain Injury The average cost for a 20 year old sustaining a TBI …
New research suggests that football helmets/head-gear do not necessarily reduce the risk of players suffering concussions on the field, reports NewsInferno.com. The research, presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, followed 1,332 football players at 36 high schools across the United States during the 2012 football season. Out …
The victim of a car accident who suffered a head injury after a highway rear-ending has settled the case after a judge ruled to keep out testimony concerning the forces involved in the crash, reports Virginia Lawyers Weekly. The $2.45 million settlement goes in favor of the plaintiff who was facing scientific evidence that claimed …
Accidents such as car crashes, slip and fall injuries, and other incidents can often result in brain injuries. In the event of such an occurrence, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible to minimize the long-term effect of a brain injury. Unfortunately, not many people recognize the signs of brain trauma …
Here are the next steps in utilizing cross-examination to strengthen a traumatic brain injury case: Create a list of your client’s symptoms and go through them with the medical expert to prove that your client does meet the definition of a person with a traumatic brain injury. If the defense attempts to attribute your client’s …
What is Traumatic Brain Injury? One of the most widely accepted definitions of mild traumatic brain injury comes from the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and states: “Patients with mild traumatic brain injury can exhibit persistent emotional, cognitive, behavioral and physical symptoms, alone or in combination, which may produce a functional disability.” Physical symptoms can …
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