Much of what we know today about concussions stem from extensive research which was conducted during the now infamous lawsuit filed against the National Football League by more than 4,500 former NFL players. Since that time, there's been a wealth of research and...
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In the wake of a brain injury, it’s important to seek legal guidance
A traumatic brain injury is one of the most devastating and life-altering of all injuries. This is because, unlike a broken bone, any damage suffered to the brain is permanent in nature and often results in the death of vital brain cells which support bodily...
Understanding the basics of brain functioning reveals why a TBI is so devastating
The human brain only weighs around three pounds, yet this miraculous and mysterious organ serves as the main motherboard for everything that we are and do. While we all know that the brain plays a vital role in human functioning, many people don't necessarily...
What is post-concussion syndrome?
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, during 2010 alone an estimated 2.5 million people visited hospital emergency rooms in the U.S. after suffering traumatic brain injuries. This number likely only includes a small percentage of those...
After being dropped by nurse, baby suffers fractured skull and bleeding in brain
For expectant parents, the impending birth of a baby is often a highly anticipated and anxiety-producing event. While parents often have questions and concerns about the actual birth process, they may fail to realize the potentially significant problems that can arise...
Living with a brain injury
Throughout the course of a typical day, an individual relies on his or her ability to take in and process information quickly and respond accordingly almost constantly. Additionally, one must be able to concentrate and pay attention to what's going on and...
When a medical error made during a baby’s delivery results in a brain injury
For expectant parents, months are spent dreaming about and preparing for the arrival of their new family member. Sadly, for some families, the birth of a child becomes traumatic event and one that forever changes the course of both their lives and that of their child....