The criminal case involving Ethan Couch, the Texas teen who injured and killed several people in a drunk driving accident, has received considerable attention. Couch received only probation and rehab because a psychologist testified that he suffered from affluenza,...
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Brain Injury
When TBI victims suffer chronic pain
In some cases, people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) also suffer chronic pain. Like TBI, chronic pain conditions can be difficult to diagnose and treat. If you or a family member suffers from both conditions, it is critical that you seek medical care as soon as...
Do you know what to do if your child suffers a concussion?
According to a 2015 Harris Poll, 37 percent of parents in the study said they would not know what to do if their children had a concussion. In addition, the poll showed that 78 percent of people do not know the signs of a concussion. Concussions can be more serious...
Former NFL player hopes ‘Concussion’ will bring changes to football
The movie "Concussion" is receiving considerable press due to the controversy over the NFL's responsibility to players who suffer concussions. According to Reuters, approximately 5,000 former NFL players have filed suit against the NFL over the league's handling of...
How is traumatic brain injury treated?
There are many types of accidents that can cause traumatic brain injury. Every day, there are accidents throughout New York, such as those involving motor vehicles, which cause serious injury to this part of the body. The sooner you receive treatment the better. For...
Brain trauma treatment strategies
A brain injury is often the result of an accident, such as one involving two motor vehicles. Any type of injury to the brain, no matter what it may be, should be taken seriously. Not only should it be treated immediately, but the appropriate long term care is a must....
What are the symptoms of a brain injury?
Many types of accidents can cause brain injury. From a slip and fall to a motor vehicle collision, your brain could be injured to the extent of causing you health issues both now and in the future. If a person receives a hard hit to the head, there are many signs and...
Types of traumatic brain injury problems
When a person is involved in an accident, such as one in a motor vehicle, there is always the chance he or she will suffer a traumatic brain injury. If this happens, the recovery process can be long and challenging. No two traumatic brain injuries are the same....
Man suffers brain damage after skydiving accident
Considered among many to be one of the most dangerous activities in the world, skydiving attracts thousands of participants every year in states across the nation. Even here in Forest Hills, where people know they run the risk of injury, the activity is still a...
NHTSA pushes for new crash-test standards for car seats
There are a lot of perceptions about child car seats that parents across the nation, including many here in New York, have. One is that the more expensive a car seat, the safer it is. Another is that if a car seat is on the market, then you can trust that it’s safe....