Category: Brain Injury
If your spouse has suffered a traumatic brain injury, they may have to relearn how to speak, walk, and even perform basic tasks. If your spouse requires expensive rehabilitation, you may be wondering how you can pay for it. As an experienced brain injury lawyer can confirm, TBI rehabilitation costs, lost wages associated with recovery, and medical […]
Over 1.7 million people in the United States suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) each year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These injuries range from mild to severe and can affect cognitive, physical and behavioral functions. This means that a person suffering a TBI will likely have difficulties with: Memory and […]
If you have been injured at the hands of another person, you may be considering a personal injury claim or lawsuit. A brain injury can not only come with a longer recovery period, the outcome to follow can be unpredictable. Attorneys may be beneficial in helping their clients achieve positive outcomes when collecting damages for […]
The Mayo Clinic categorizes brain injuries into three ranges: mild traumatic brain injuries, moderate brain injuries and severe brain injuries. Traumatic brain injury usually results from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body. A mild traumatic brain injury may affect your brain cells temporarily. A more-serious traumatic brain injury can result in bruising, […]
It is important to diagnose a brain injury as early as possible due to their severe nature. The more quickly they are caught and diagnosed, the better chances for recovery there will be. Often, brain injuries can get worse over time making it even more important than ever to seek medical care immediately. Although it […]
According to the Center for Disease Control, over a million individuals experience brain injuries each year. Whether the brain injury is the result of an accident while driving, playing sports or from slipping on a sidewalk, there are a number of ways that a person could sustain a brain injury. The repercussions of a brain […]
When a person suffers a brain injury, such as in a motor vehicle accident, it takes time to determine what the future holds. No two people recover in the same manner. Furthermore, no two people suffer the exact same type of injury. There are times when a brain injury leads to long-term treatment. There is […]
In the event of a motor vehicle accident involving two or more vehicles, occupants are often thrown about the cabin. As a result, it is possible for the person’s head to come in contact with everything from the steering wheel to the windshield to the side window. There is no way of saying what type […]
Many of our Maryland readers are always on the lookout for things they can do to improve their safety while behind the wheel. In addition to driving in a cautious manner, there are safety features, such as airbags, that can work in your favor. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, there is […]
A brain injury, regardless of the cause, can be extremely serious. This can lead to a variety of issues, including but not limited to difficulty remembering the past, nausea, headaches and much more. Brain Sentry, a company started by a Maryland entrepreneur, is hoping to cut back on the number of brain injuries sustained by […]