New York’s consideration of a law banning tackle football for preteens may be attributable to the alarming rate of brain injuries high school football players sustain. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, data from high school sports injury surveillance...
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Parents file lawsuit after son suffers fatal head injury
Parents in New York and across the country have a reasonable expectation that businesses -- especially those that cater to children -- will ensure that their children are safe while on the premises. Depending on the business, this could potentially include providing...
January is National Winter Sports TBI Awareness Month
The winter season is the perfect opportunity to learn about the risks of traumatic brain injuries. In fact, January is National Winter Sports TBI Awareness Month. The following statistics show the serious potential for getting a TBI during the winter: 30...
How soon can you drive again after a concussion?
Driving may be such an integral part of your life that you have a hard time imagining having to give it up as you recover from a brain injury. Life does not stay on hold, so as soon as you feel fine after an accident of any sort, you should be able to drive again,...
Statute of limitations on brain injury cases
It is vital for anyone who has suffered from a brain injury to look into filing a claim as soon as possible. Residents of New York must file a claim within three years of the injury taking place. The trial does not have to be over within three years; the sufferer...
5 ways a brain injury can impact your emotions and behaviors
A traumatic brain injury can have much more than just physical effects. You may experience serious emotional and behavioral changes as well. Depending on what part of the brain is injured and the severity of the damage, the way you express or feel emotions...
Traumatic brain injuries linked to dementia
Traumatic brain injuries can occur as a result of major falls, auto accidents and sports injuries. A single instance of head trauma is enough to result in lifelong consequences. In fact, recent research suggests just one occurrence of TBI can...
How long does it take to recover from a TBI injury?
A traumatic brain injury is a serious ailment that can have a lifelong impact on its victims. There are a number of circumstances that can lead to this injury, including car accidents, sports injuries and falls, but any trauma to the head is liable to cause a...
Significant gaps exist in post-traumatic brain injury care
Individuals young and old who experience a traumatic brain injury need to seek medical attention immediately following the accident to receive essential care. Their doctor can manage the condition, but unfortunately, one recent report indicates significant...
Study reveals strong link between TBIs and criminal behavior
There are numerous factors that influence an individual's behavior and researchers and social scientists often attempt to discover why some people engage in acts of violence. While factors like an individual's upbringing, life experiences and even genetics all likely...
