Should the family of a brain injury survivor consider a guardianship? When faced with a diagnosis of traumatic brain injury, family members often find it very difficult to consider the issues of guardianship for their incapacitated loved one. It is…
Over half of all reported traumatic brain injuries are the result of an automobile accident. A traumatic brain injury can occur as a result of any force that penetrates or fractures the skull; areas which are susceptible during an auto…
One of the most serious birth injuries a baby can suffer is a brain trauma. Brain trauma is a diagnosis that can affect the child throughout their entire life, affecting their ability to develop and grow normally. Head trauma may…
When Should You Hire a Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney? A brain injury is also known as an acquired brain injury or intracranial injury and happens when the brain is damaged by sudden physical trauma. The damage can be caused by the head…
Each year more than 8 million people are injured by a slip and fall. Second only to vehicle accidents, slips, trips, and falls are the leading cause of industry accidents leading to a traumatic brain injury. Slips, trips and falls…
A head injury can range from a mild concussion, to a serious fractured skull involving brain swelling. The usual cause of head injuries is a blow to the head or the head striking an object such as a car dashboard…
According to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle crashes involving driving under the influence (DUI) – also known as DWI and drunk driving – kill someone every half hour in the United States. In addition,…
An error caused by medical staff can cause birth injuries in up to 2% of all birth injury cases. A medical error can increase the severity of an injury or permanence. If you believe that your child’s birth injury was…
A potential products liability claim occurs when a defective or dangerous product (a consumer product, automobile, industrial machinery, etc.) causes a serious traumatic brain injury (TBI). You may be able to sue an equipment manufacturer or a product manufacturer if…
State laws regarding medical insurance available for traumatic brain injuries sustained in an auto accident vary. Typically, the insurance carrier for the vehicle that you (or your family) own pays your medical bills, if the policy provides for such coverage….
