Of the many types of injuries that a person can sustain in an accident, head injuries are some of the worst. Skull fractures, in particular, should be taken especially seriously, as they can lead to permanent damage if treatment isn’t sought immediately. While those who sustain skull fractures and similar…
Suffering a blunt force impact to the head can result in a wide range of injuries, many of which fall under the broad category of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). One specific type of brain injury often encountered by accident victims is a brain contusion, which results in swelling and…
While some birth injuries are minor and don’t have a lasting impact, some, including cerebral palsy can have permanent consequences. Sometimes, these types of injuries are unavoidable, but others could have been prevented if a healthcare professional had used the proper degree of care. Infants who are born with cerebral…
Those who suffer from a concussion may expect headaches or changes in sleep patterns, at least for a few days. Unfortunately, even mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have much more severe consequences, including problems like Visual Midline Shift Syndrome. This condition affects many accident victims who experience a blunt…
Sustaining any type of head injury is dangerous. Moderate to severe Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs), however, are some of the most devastating brain injuries that a person can sustain, often leaving survivors to contend with chronic pain and disability for the rest of their lives. When these kinds of injuries…
Oxygen is necessary for brain function, and without it, the brain can suffer irreversible injury. Anything that restricts oxygen or blood flow during labor and delivery can cause a lifetime of disabilities. Out of Louisiana comes a heartwarming story of a baby who received critical care after doctors realized he…
Traumatic brain injuries leave our clients sidelined with headaches, dizziness, and impaired coordination or balance. Unable to think clearly or remain active, many of them stay in bed for months before their symptoms begin to resolve. Fortunately, doctors are continuing to learn new treatments that might speed recovery. As the…
Concussions are a relatively mild form of traumatic brain injury, and thousands of Floridians suffer one each year playing sports or getting into an accident. Now, scientists are discovering that even mild concussions have a range of long-lasting effects that can compromise a patient’s safety. If you have suffered a…
Concussions can cause confusion, sleep disturbances, and difficulties with memory, coordination, balance, and speech. Research also suggests that concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can lead to anxiety disorders. The emotional fallout from a TBI is often as serious as any physical or memory impairment. Fortunately, Florida law allows…
Some head injuries cause chronic problems, such as difficulty with short-term memory or trouble sleeping. However, some injuries require immediate medical intervention. One such injury is internal bleeding in the skull, which is called intracranial hemorrhage. If you’ve suffered a brain injury, you could deserve compensation. Many of our clients…
