A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have a lasting impact on one’s life. Our Miami personal injury law blog has discussed in previous posts how victims of motor vehicle accidents and sports-related accidents have had their lives change in one…
A brain or spinal cord injury can forever change an individual’s life. These types of injuries often cause permanent damage and an individual may never fully recover. A severe brain injury can alter one’s mood, personality and ability to communicate.…
Americans have been amazed by the news regarding U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Although there are many reasons her story has been headlining papers for the past week, we would like to focus on the effects of a gunshot wound to…
The birth of a child is an amazing experiencing that is indescribable for many Florida parents. For nine months parents patiently wait to greet their healthy sons and daughters. With children being born every day, parents expect that medical professionals…
Our Miami personal injury blog previously discussed the death of former Super Bowl champ Dave Duerson who committed suicide in February. Prior to shooting himself in the chest in his Miami home, the former NFL player had sent a text…
In the U.S., traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death in people under the age of 45. TBI usually results from a blow to the head. Even if a TBI does not result in death, most victims…
Last week we noted that March was National Brain Injury Awareness Month. We also discussed how Florida may pass a bill that would require all youth and high school sports associations in the state to implement and follow a standard…
As the month of March comes to an end, our Miami personal injury blog would like note that March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month. We have previously discussed the growing concerns regarding the long-term risks of concussions in sports…
A recent study conducted by researchers in the Netherlands suggests that improvements have been made regarding the care of infants just before, during and after delivery. Researchers focused on documenting cerebral palsy rates, hoping to identify what causes the brain…