Blog Category | Brain injury
October 17, 2024
3 Reasons To See A Doctor After A Slip-and-fall Head Injury
Slip and fall accidents are often more serious than they seem, especially when it comes to head injuries. Even if you feel okay after a fall, seeking a medical opinion is crucial for ensuring your health and safety. A thorough checkup can also improve your bid for compensation if your...
Read MoreAugust 18, 2023
Playing Sports Is Not The Only Way Traumatic Brain Injuries Occur
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when the head experiences a sudden, forceful impact. Unfortunately, these impacts often result in brain damage, which may range in severity from mild to severe. Nearly everyone knows that high-impact sports like football and soccer are a top cause of TBIs. However, brain injuries can...
Read MoreMarch 20, 2023
Did Your Car Accident Cause A TBI?
A car accident can be scary and overwhelming. In the aftermath of the accident, you may feel fine and be ready to go home without seeking medical attention. You should avoid doing this. Hidden injuries can occur and take hours, days or longer to appear. One of the more serious...
Read MoreDecember 23, 2022
Possible Long-term Effects Of Brain Trauma Can Include Dementia
The short-term effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) usually are apparent within hours, if not immediately. Symptoms like dizziness, nausea and vomiting, confusion and light sensitivity have an obvious effect on your quality of life, independence and ability to earn an income. Most of the shorter-term effects of a...
Read MoreMay 24, 2022
Common Types Of Injuries After Vehicle Crashes
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration estimates vehicle crashes caused 2.74 injuries in 2019. A New Jersey resident may experience several types of injuries, depending on speed and site of impact. Soft tissue injuries A sprain damages the ligaments, or the bands of tissue that join bones together, commonly...
Read MoreMay 04, 2022
Understanding TBIs In Motor Vehicle Accidents
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a common injury sustained in car accidents in New Jersey. If you or someone you love has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, it is important to understand the steps that you should take afterward. What are TBIs? A TBI is typically caused by...
Read MoreOctober 08, 2021
How A Traumatic Brain Injury Changes Your Life Forever
There are many ways that a brain injury can occur – a car crash, a work accident, a violent assault and much more. Brain injuries also vary greatly in severity, from temporary concussions to permanent disabilities that can easily result in an early death. The unpredictability of brain injuries Due...
Read MoreApril 13, 2021
What You Need To Know About Auto Accidents And TBI
Traumatic Brain Injury, otherwise known as TBI, is a serious problem in the United States. One of the most common causes of TBI is car accidents. If you live in the state of New Jersey and believe you may be suffering from TBI as a result of an auto accident,...
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2021
Could Brain Injury Be Linked To The Formation Of Brain Cancer?
Brain cancer is a very serious condition that may be life-threatening for people in whom it develops. This type of cancer can form in a multitude of different scenarios, but you might be surprised to learn that suffering certain injuries may increase your chances of developing it. According to a...
Read MoreDecember 23, 2020
How Is A TBI Diagnosed?
A serious accident can result in brain trauma that leads to cognitive impairment. There are several degrees of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) that can manifest through countless symptoms. The symptoms can range from a persistent headache to an extended loss of consciousness. With such a range of symptoms, it can...
Read MoreJuly 06, 2020
2 Types Of Postures After A Serious Traumatic Brain Injury
Few things are more dangerous than a blow to the head. A person can suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and still be alert, conscious, and mobile. It can be difficult to recognize a TBI. Left untreated, a TBI may even prove to be fatal. It’s vital for a person...
Read MoreJune 23, 2020
Determining The Severity Of A TBI
Traumatic brain injuries can be life-altering events. When your loved one suffers one, both they and you could face an uncertain future. You will no doubt want to be there to help with their care and recuperation, so you also will want an idea of what their long-term prognosis may...
Read MoreApril 14, 2020
‘mild’ Concussions May Not Be So Mild After All
It is a serious situation any time somebody suffers a blow to the head. Some people who sustain a head injury that seems minor at the time fail to take it seriously enough. They might decide not to see a doctor because they are sure they are “fine,” or that...
Read MoreDecember 02, 2019
What Symptoms Are Associated With Brain Injuries?
A brain injury can be a serious medical condition. Although this post will provide its readers with general information about brain injuries and their related symptoms, the contents of this post should not be interpreted as legal or medical advice. New Jersey residents who are involved in accidents and who...
Read MoreSeptember 15, 2019
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury 1
Individuals who follow the news may be aware that over the last several years, the brains of many former deceased National Football League players have been tested for a condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Also known as CTE, this condition is caused by repeated head trauma and may result in...
Read MoreApril 26, 2019
Symptoms Of Brain Injuries Could Include Mental Health Issues
Sometimes a person in Burlington County who is involved in a car accident will suffer a concussion. This type of brain injury might initially be written off as being not too serious. However, research has shown that not only do concussions cause physical damage, but they could also cause long-lasting...
Read MoreDecember 05, 2018
$35 Million Awarded By NFL To Fund Brain Injury Research
The National Football League has come under scrutiny in the last decade based on the prevalence of brain injuries befalling their players and retired players. It has come to the attention of the NFL that brain injury was often previously misdiagnosed, or undiagnosed entirely, putting players at an unnecessary risk...
Read MoreAugust 30, 2018
Brain Injuries Are Not Unique To Specific Types Of Accidents
There are certain types of injuries that may exclusively be experienced in certain contexts or during certain events. For example, a New Jersey resident will only suffer a bite injury when they are attacked by a dog or other animal, and they will only experience hyperthermia when they are exposed...
Read MoreJuly 19, 2018
Long-term Consequences Of A Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can happen from any number of events. A New Jersey resident may suffer one during a car accident or they may fall victim to this devastating form of injury when they slip and hurt themselves on a wet floor. No matter how a victim suffers their...
Read MoreJune 08, 2018
Fighting For Your Rights After A Traumatic Brain Injury
There are few injuries that are more severe than a head trauma. Such an injury does not only cause pain and suffering, but it can also alter a person’s life completely. An injury to the brain can impact a person’s ability to move their body, manage their memories, learn and...
Read MoreApril 26, 2018
The Perils Of Brain Injury
In New Jersey, accidents that result in death often involve a brain injury. Brain injuries come in myriad forms and can be caused in any number of ways, from trauma to lack of oxygen. Some injuries may be obvious, while others may not present themselves for days or even weeks....
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2018
How Brain Damage Affects The Victim
Each part of the human brain controls a different part of an individual’s physical makeup, intelligence and personality. That’s why trying to determine what part of a person’s brain has been damaged in an accident is so important . The location of an injury often tells doctors and therapists what...
Read MoreFebruary 06, 2018
Traumatic Brain Injuries Increasing Among Elderly
The big fear when an elderly person falls is broken bones, especially hip fractures. While that danger is very real, head trauma from falls is often overlooked. Government researchers report an alarming increase in traumatic brain injury among older Americans. They add that seniors who do suffer brain injuries in...
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2018
Traumatic Brain Injuries In Children: Facts Parents Should Know
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can range from mild to devastating — and they happen to children as well as adults. If you have a child, this is what you should know about traumatic brain injuries: 1.) More than half (55 percent) of childhood TBIs are caused by falls. It’s important...
Read MoreNovember 29, 2017
How Can A Brain-damaged Client Get The Most From An Attorney?
Attorneys have a difficult task ahead of them when they’re dealing with a brain-damaged client. If an attorney has never handled a case involving a brain-damaged client, he or she may not realize how carefully he or she needs to go over each step of the claims process. He or...
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2017
Is Football The Most Dangerous Game?
If you’re enthusiastic about the start of football season, you’re hardly alone. This year, however, new information about the dangers of the game have more people concerned about the risk of permanent brain damage. That’s tempering the usual enthusiasm quite a bit. In a recent study on the brains of...
Read MoreAugust 31, 2017
Do Roller Coasters Get A Bad Rap For Brain Injuries?
The amusement park season is almost over again for the year — but the debates about brain safety and roller coasters are still going on. There’s an ongoing worry that gravitational forces (g-forces) from roller coasters are causing brain damage — the fear has been enough to cause New Jersey...
Read MoreJuly 31, 2017
Study Finds Connection Between Football And Brain Disease
Newly-released research completed on the donated brains of former National Football League (NFL) players has confirmed what was previously suspected: A career full of repeated head trauma can lead to brain disease. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease that’s sometimes mistaken for Alzheimer’s. Like Alzheimer’s, CTE is...
Read MoreJuly 28, 2017
Playing Soccer Linked To Brain Injury But Doubters Persist
The same brain disease that’s been linked to dementia and death among American football players is now linked to soccer players as well. The brain condition is known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which can only be confirmed after death, was thought to be the result of multiple concussions over time....
Read MoreJune 27, 2017
Traumatic Brain Injuries And Aphasia
Aphasia is one of the most frustrating side effects that can occur from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) because it effects a person’s ability to communicate. The symptoms of aphasia vary depending on what part of the brain is injured — some people simply develop disjointed speech patterns while others...
Read MoreJune 02, 2017
How Can You Prevent Near-drowning Dangers?
Near-drowning episodes are a significant danger to children aged 1 to 4. Each summer, over 5,000 are seen in the nation’s emergency rooms for related injuries. Even though a child may initially survive a near-drowning, there can be unexpected complications: — Infections of the central nervous system can show up...
Read MoreMay 05, 2017
Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Take Six Months Or Longer To Show
If you contact an attorney shortly after an accident involving a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you may find the attorney frustratingly slow to take action. Don’t be dismayed if your attorney doesn’t seem like he or she is in a rush to begin negotiating a settlement with the insurance company...
Read MoreMarch 29, 2017
How Brain Injuries Can Affect Emotional Health And Relationships
The one thing that every brain injury has in common is that exactly how the injury will manifest is unpredictable. Many people experience changes to their emotional and behavioral state that can make them seem like a whole different person. This doesn’t just affect the person with the brain damage....
Read MoreMarch 24, 2017
Proving The Long-term Complications Of A Traumatic Brain Injury
There are so many different ways that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can manifest itself that no two victims are exactly alike — nor are the long-term effects that they suffer. That variance can sometimes present a problem in court when attorneys try to show a judge or jury exactly...
Read MoreFebruary 08, 2017
New Research May Lead To Blood Tests For Brain Injuries
Could a new test for concussions ultimately be able to detect signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the neurodegenerative disease that’s become the focus of lawsuits by former National Football League players? Right now, CTE, which is believed to be the product of multiple concussions endured in the name of the...
Read MoreJanuary 05, 2017
New Tech Aims To Reduce Brain Injuries In Athletes
Athletes in contact-heavy sports run an inherent risk of traumatic brain injuries, usually as the result of cumulative concussions. Multiple concussions have been linked to a degenerative brain disorder called chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Like other traumatic brain injuries, CTE has been linked to depression, memory loss, dementia, personality changes, confusion...
Read MoreDecember 29, 2016
Better Sleep Could Mean A Better Outcome For Brain Injuries
If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident or through some other means, you may want to consider discussing any sleep problems with a doctor sooner rather than later. A recent study indicates that sleep and recovery go hand-in-hand when it comes...
Read MoreNovember 15, 2016
What Is Pain Like After A Traumatic Brain Injury?
The pain after a traumatic brain injury is something that almost anyone who has had one can likely recall. This pain isn’t limited only to pain at the site of the injury. Instead, the pain can easily spread to other areas of the body. Not all of the pain after...
Read MoreNovember 10, 2016
Brain Injuries Can Impact Smell And Taste
The effects of a traumatic brain injury are fairly well known for the most part. There are some lesser known effects that a person with a TBI can experience. A change or loss in smell and taste are possible after one of these injuries because part of the brain controls...
Read MoreOctober 07, 2016
Don’t Let Time Run Out Before You File A Brain Injury Claim
Brain injuries can impact you for the rest of your life. Even if you don’t think that the injury is that serious, it might begin to pose problems for you years down the road. That can pose a problem for people who were injured in an accident and opted not...
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2016
Penetrating Brain Injuries Are Very Serious
A penetrating brain injury is a very serious injury because it means an object goes through the skin and the skull. These injuries are particularly serious because of the damage they cause to various tissues as the object penetrates. When the object penetrates, a small area of the brain can...
Read MoreAugust 04, 2016
How Can I Cope With Hearing Loss After A Brain Injury?
A person who suffered from a traumatic brain injury is likely going to have a variety of effects to deal with. One of those effects might be hearing loss. There are several different ways that hearing loss can affect the person, and there are many ways that he or she...
Read MoreJuly 08, 2016
Can A Brain Injury Affect Your Vision?
As many people know, the brain controls all of your body’s abilities and functions. When you suffer from a brain injury, those abilities and functions can be affected. Your vision is something that can be affected by a brain injury in some cases. Why would a brain injury affect vision?...
Read MoreJune 24, 2016
Concussive Injuries Demand Rest During Recovery
After a car accident or any injury that causes a concussive injury, you have to make sure that you are taking proper steps that will help you heal. Trying to do too much or trying to get back to regular activities too quickly can lead to you causing more problems...
Read MoreJune 03, 2016
Compensation Can Cover Self-pay Costs After A Brain Injury
All traumatic brain injuries can have a negative impact on a person’s life. For a person who is in daily agony from the injury, life can be unenjoyable. Learning ways to cope with the effects of the brain injury can usually help the person to feel better about what they...
Read MoreApril 06, 2016
Diagnostic Method For Concussions Might Be Changing
The damage that a concussion can do to a person is considerable. The sad fact of the matter is that some concussions go undiagnosed because it is very difficult to get an accurate diagnosis. Oftentimes, the symptoms a person is experiencing is the primary source of information for a concussion...
Read MoreMarch 23, 2016
How Can You Positively Impact Brain Injury Recovery?
Being involved in any accident that includes injury to the brain is frightening, especially since you are probably dealing with many unanswered questions. Brain injuries span a wide range of medical issues, from mild concussions to severe injuries that can leave you unable to function fully for the rest of...
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2016
Do You Know The Costs Of A Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic brain injury: just the words are frightening. You know, without knowing anything else, that this is a serious issue. There are going to be costs — physical, emotional and financial — associated with these words. But do you really understand all the costs associated with a traumatic brain injury?...
Read MoreDecember 18, 2015
Caregivers And Loved Ones Are Affected By Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries are difficult for the person who was injured, but they can also place a big burden on the loved ones who are trying to care for the injured person. Even though some family members might say caring for a loved one isn’t a burden, the truth is...
Read MoreDecember 05, 2015
What Events Commonly Cause Traumatic Brain Injuries?
A traumatic brain injury is defined as an injury that is caused by some trauma to the head. Generally, the trauma is sudden and involves some type of impact to the head or body, and the damage caused by the injury can range from minor to life-threatening. The Mayo Clinic...
Read MoreOctober 22, 2015
Determine Who Is Liable For Your Child’s Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis
Brain injuries at any age are traumatic. However, when a new parent is faced with the reality that their precious newborn suffered a birth injury that led to a brain injury, the situation is even more devastating. For some parents, a post-birth diagnosis of cerebral palsy sends them into shock...
Read MoreOctober 16, 2015
Most Cerebral Palsy Risk Factors Occur Before Or During Birth
Birth is a complex process, and in most cases it ends with joy at a new life. As with all medical procedures, things can go wrong during pregnancy and birth, and one of the outcomes of such issues can be cerebral palsy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2015
Understanding Brain Injury Symptoms
Brain injuries can be frightening, especially since symptoms don’t always show up immediately following an accident. Even a minor accident can result in brain injury, especially when someone has hit their head, so it’s important to be aware of symptoms that might show up if there are problems. According to...
Read MoreAugust 14, 2015
Man Who Suffered Brain Injury Rides Bike Across Country
In 2010, a New Jersey man was involved in a work-related accident that caused a traumatic brain injury. The man fell from a telephone pole while he was conducting cable company work. The fall was from 20 feet up. Initially, medical responders did not believe the man would survive. Medical...
Read MoreJuly 16, 2015
What Are The Effects Of A Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic brain injuries range widely in severity, which means the symptoms and effects can be very different for each case. Functional impact to the brain and body can be long or short term and generally involves how a person thinks, speaks, feels or moves. Severe traumatic brain injury can cause...
Read MoreMay 28, 2015
Helmets And Sports – Summer Safety Week In New Jersey
State consumer protection organizations, county and municipal offices and other governmental agencies are commemorating the state’s safety week with tips and suggestions designed to assist residents in recognizing ways to prevent injuries. Because brain injuries are some of the most difficult to treat, and recovery isn’t quick, their focus on...
Read MoreMay 06, 2015
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Seeking Compensation
Experiencing any forceful contact to the head that disrupts natural functions is the commonly accepted definition of traumatic brain injury. It’s often referred to as a TBI. On occasion, a brain injury is the result of an illness or stroke, but they are known as acquired brain injuries. When a...
Read MoreApril 01, 2015
Planning For Financial Recovery After Brain Injury Is Critical
People who suffer traumatic brain injuries and the families who love them are devastated by the personal injury. It doesn’t matter what the circumstances were that caused the harm when one drills down to what it will likely take to recover and move on. Out of fear, victims and loved...
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2015
Brain Injury Victims Need Special Legal Help
Some of the most difficult personal injury cases that legal teams work on deal with injuries affecting a victim’s brain. The injury can be the result of a horrific car accident or a simple slip and fall on someone’s property. Sometimes, the injury doesn’t surface immediately. Other times, intensive medical...
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2015
What Is A Traumatic Brain Injury?
It is one of the most devastating injuries New Jersey residents can suffer: traumatic brain injury. It’s also a serious public health problem all across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains a TBI is caused by a jolt, bump or blow to the head. It can...
Read MoreDecember 19, 2014
What Are Some Results Of Brain Injury?
Brain injury can occur because of a variety of issues, including injuries at birth, traumatic car or other accidents or recurring sports injuries. Even seemingly small injuries may lead to brain injuries, and the results of such injuries can range from minor inconveniences to major disabilities. At the most basic...
Read MoreNovember 07, 2014
Understanding The Symptoms Of Brain Injury
Brain injury can occur after a number of events, including traumatic births, sports injuries and car accidents. The symptoms of brain injury aren’t always apparent immediately after an accident, and mild brain injury cases can even present like other diseases or problems. Understanding the symptoms of brain injury can help...
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2014
What Is Traumatic Brain Injury And What Causes It?
Sports injuries, car accidents, falls, bicycle and skateboarding injuries and major bumps to the head are all injuries that can lead to traumatic brain injury. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, traumatic brain injury is caused by a sudden trauma that causes damage to brain matter....
Read MoreAugust 01, 2014
Settlement Proposed In College Athlete Brain Injury Suit
A settlement has been proposed in a class action suit involving college athletes and head injuries. According to reports, the National Collegiate Athletic Association has agreed to the settlement, which would involve the creation of a fund worth $70 million to cover the costs for testing of thousands of college...
Read MoreMarch 21, 2014
Do You Know The Symptoms Of A Brain Injury?
Most residents of New Jersey spend little, if any, time thinking about living with the aftermath of a serious injury. Perhaps one of the most disruptive is a traumatic brain injury. This type of injury can be suffered in a variety of situations including slip and falls, motor vehicle accidents...
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