On behalf of Ronald W. Ramirez, Attorney at Law | Sep 28, 2020 | Brain Injury
While a concussion can result from even a fall or blow to the head that seems minor, the effects of this brain injury can be quite serious. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an untreated concussion can cause long-term disability or even...
On behalf of Ronald W. Ramirez, Attorney at Law | Apr 6, 2020 | Brain Injury
As a parent, you have every right to worry about concussions in youth sports. A traumatic brain injury can have lifelong consequences for your son or daughter. The first thing you have to acknowledge is that every sport comes with risks. The good news is, you can...
On behalf of Ronald W. Ramirez, Attorney at Law | Mar 24, 2020 | Brain Injury
As a parent, you must play an active role in keeping your child healthy. If your son or daughter plays sports, participates in equestrian activities or otherwise leads an active lifestyle, he or she may eventually sustain a traumatic brain injury. Getting the right...
On behalf of Ronald W. Ramirez, Attorney at Law | Jan 4, 2020 | Brain Injury
With New York State lawmakers considering a ban on preteens playing tackle football in schools due to serious head injuries, the issue of cheerleader concussions may also come to mind. A study conducted by the American Association of Pediatrics revealed that...
| Aug 26, 2019 | Brain Injury
As schools begin a new year in New York, many students will be entering fall sports. One of the most popular is football. If you have a child playing football, you should become familiar with the typical injuries that could result from playing the sport. You have to...
by Ronald Ramirez | May 7, 2018 | Brain Injury
There are many ways a person can get a traumatic brain injury – also known as a TBI or closed head injury – and the severity of this type of injury can vary from mild to severe. Although you may know some common signs to look for regarding a head injury...
On behalf of Ronald W. Ramirez, Attorney at Law | Mar 20, 2017 | Brain Injury
If you are a parent and your child has ever suffered a blow to the head, you may have been worried about whether he or she would start demonstrating signs of having a concussion. A concussion is a type of head trauma that can result after a blow to the head, and it...
On behalf of Ronald W. Ramirez, Attorney at Law | Feb 13, 2017 | Brain Injury
The brain is a tricky thing and something that scientists and medical experts are perplexed by every single day. Your brain is known as the “boss” of your body and controls almost everything you do. Talking, swallowing, tasting, smelling and breathing are...
On behalf of Ronald W. Ramirez, Attorney at Law | Jan 18, 2017 | Brain Injury
Sometimes a brain injury is relatively quick to heal, but recovery is more often a long process that can take its toll on the victim as well as family members. Coming to terms with this kind of injury is the first step on the road back to some degree of normalcy. Once...
On behalf of Ronald W. Ramirez, Attorney at Law | Dec 15, 2016 | Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can affect a person in many areas: behaviorally, cognitively and physically, to name just three. Often, the repercussions are long-lasting and come with long-term considerations. Here is a look at some of the things you should keep in...
