One of the body's most vulnerable parts is the head and, consequently the brain. When a person is impacted by the force normally involved in a car accident, it is common for them to suffer a traumatic brain injury, the intensity of which can range from moderate to severe.
Category: Brain & Head Injury
Steps to Take if Your Child Gets a Concussion
Accidents are an unfortunate reality of life, and when they involve our children, the impact can be especially concerning. One common injury parents should be prepared for is a concussion, a type of mild traumatic brain injury that can occur due to a sudden jolt to the body or a blow to...
Signs that you are suffering from a head injury
Head injuries are often among the most damaging injuries a person can sustain, often causing short- and long-term hardship for victims and their families. This type of trauma is usually the consequence of a blow or collision to the victim's cranial area, frequently caused by a blow or impact against a surface...
Can Brain Injury Change a Person’s Behavior?
A traumatic brain injury or TBI can result from an accident or other incident that results in personal injury. Depending on the specific brain injury, a person can suffer immediate physical and cognitive damage. Regardless of how long these injuries take to appear, these injuries can represent a traumatic event for those...
What public resources and organizations can help people with Traumatic Brain Injuries?
Several public resources and organizations are dedicated to helping individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and their families. These organizations provide a wide range of services, including support, education, advocacy, and access to medical care and rehabilitation services. Some of the most prominent resources and organizations include:
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Neurological Issues From a Car Accident
According to the CDC, each year between 80,000 and 90,000 people suffer problems associated with traumatic brain injuries. The most frequent cause of this type of injury is falls and traffic accidents, which frequently result in some type of sudden blow to the head. An experienced traumatic brain injury attorney can help...
Brain Injuries: Long-Term Consequences and How to Seek Compensation
Traumatic brain injury can impact a person’s life for many years. It can be challenging to maintain gainful employment, engage in personal relationships, and live independently. If you suffered a brain injury because of an accident or event that was someone else’s fault, a Los Angeles brain injury attorney could help you...
How to determine the worth of Traumatic Brain Injury Settlements?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) involves repentant damage to some brain function, likely caused by some type of impact to the skull. Some of the most common sequelae of this type of injury include thinking and learning difficulties, impaired motor skills, hearing, vision, and emotional or behavioral changes.
Regardless...
Can Brain Injury Change a Person’s Behavior?
A traumatic brain injury or TBI may occur because of an accident or other incident of personal injury. The immediate aftermath of a brain injury can be a traumatic experience. Depending on the specific brain injury, a person may sustain immediate physical and cognitive impairments.
Some victims may sustain...
Can a Traumatic Brain Injury Worsen Over Time?
Every year, thousands of Californians suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) due to others’ negligence. These injuries can be severe and sometimes life-threatening, requiring immediate and often ongoing medical attention.
If you or someone you love has suffered a brain injury at the hands of someone else, you may be...
What Are Coup and Contrecoup Brain Injuries?
Brain injuries are common accident injuries. You can sustain a brain injury in a motor vehicle accident, fall, workplace accident, pedestrian accident, sports injury, dog attack, and many other personal injury accidents. The type and severity of your brain injury often dictate whether you may suffer long-term consequences. It can help...
Catastrophic Truck Accident Injuries
What is a catastrophic injury under California law?
A truck accident can alter your life in an instant. Truck accidents can result in serious and catastrophic injuries that will have lifelong consequences. You may not be familiar with the term “catastrophic injury.” Our Los Angeles truck accident attorneys at the law firm of J&Y...
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Protecting Young Athletes from Second-Impact Syndrome
What is the Concussion Management in Youth Sports Act?
In September, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 2007, the Concussion Management in Youth Sports Act into law. While schools previously had strict rules to protect student athletes who may have suffered head injuries, this law, which became effective in January, extends those rules to youth...
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Recovering Damages for Traumatic Brain Injuries
Can I recover damages for a traumatic brain injury?
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Individuals who suffer traumatic brain injuries are often left with lingering pain and suffering as well as emotional and financial burdens. In some cases, victims nay require lifelong care. While there are many causes for...
LAPD Chief Charlie Beck Fractures Pelvis in Dirt Bike Accident
Broken bones are usually the furthest things from your mind as you tear downhill on your dirt bike. Unfortunately, recreational motorcycle accidents are far too common, and can be life-threatening.
Los Angeles Chief of Police Charlie Beck learned this lesson last week when he crashed his dirt bike on...
High School Football Player Suffers Head Injury
What are the concussion risks for high school football players?
The high risk of concussions that football players face has widely been reported, particularly at the professional level. In response to growing concerns about the long-term consequences of head injuries, the National Football League has implemented new protocols when players appear to suffer concussions. Obviously,...
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