Brain Injuries

Football fans, whether located in Florida or across the country, love watching their gridiron heroes flying around the field every Sunday. And when football stars smash into each other in dramatic collisions? For some fans, that’s all the better. But what if all those big hits are increasing the risk of brain injury for star players? That’s the question being debated in federal court today thanks to a class-action lawsuit initiated by former NFL players.

The Key West Super Boat World Championships taking place in Florida sustained another blow this week when two racers were injured when their vessel crashed during the finale. This accident follows close on the heels of the death of three other racers. The accident that occurred last Sunday reportedly happened during the last race of the event when the 38-foot boat in which they were riding hit a wave. Both men were injured in accident.

When most people think about head injuries like concussions it is often in conjunction with contact sports or motor vehicle accidents. The reality however is that it is possible to suffer a brain injury while participating in a variety of activities. The 27-year-old daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne can personally attest to that after she recently received a brain injury. Kelly Osbourne reportedly sustained a concussion this past weekend while dancing at a Miami

Anyone who has suffered a brain injury, or who knows someone in Florida who has, should be interested in the latest research being conducted by the Institute of Medicine. According to a recent feature by the New York Times, the institute is studying the way medical professionals treat psychological lapses from traumatic brain injuries. This study is especially important today. In addition to people in car accidents, these brain injuries are often suffered by soldiers

As body organ’s go, most people would agree that the brain is the most important. As research continues to support the importance of protecting one’s brain from injury, organizations throughout the state of Florida are doing what they can to raise awareness on the subject. One such group is the Pilot Club of Miami. Earlier this month it sponsored its Annual Brain Power Walk. This is the third year the club has hosted the walk.

When a person sustains a brain injury, the effects are often long lasting. The individual may visually appear normal while actually suffering from a change in personality and mood. The person’s ability to communicate may be impacted as well. These changes can lead to a person not responding to authority such as police officers the way someone who has not had a brain injury would. Police in North Miami Beach recently experienced this firsthand after

Often when one thinks about teens and brain injuries it is in the context of concussions incurred by teen athletes while participating in a team sport. Of course, that is not the only way that teens end up with injuries to their brains. Car accidents are another major cause of traumatic brain injuries, (TBI) to teens throughout Florida.

We have previously posted on the topic of brain injuries tied to athletes at various levels. With the beginning of school lurking around the corner, high school football practices are starting, and the focus is once again on concussions and what can be done to prevent long-term damage to a player’s brain.

Last month, our Miami personal injury blog discussed an accident involving a woman who was seriously injured when a Miami Beach police officer ran her over with an ATV. The accident occurred July 3 round 5:30 a.m. The officer was on-duty at the time of the incident and his blood alcohol level measured .088 after he ran the woman and another individual over. The woman has remained at Jackson Memorial Hospital since last month’s ATV

Our Miami personal injury blog has previously discussed the debate about changing rules in our Florida schools regarding how to deal with concussions during sporting events and practices. More coaches, doctors, professional associations, players and parents have become concerned about the effects of concussions after several studies and reports have indicated that multiple concussions can result in serious brain injuries and problems in one’s future.