Traumatic brain injuries are most commonly caused by a blow to the head from a fall or car accident, and the effects can be very serious. While a brain injury victim’s symptoms may be minor in some cases — such…
Any time a loved one is injured in an accident, it can be a difficult time both emotionally and financially. When an accident involves a brain injury, however, it can often be even more devastating. These types of accidents often…
A Jacksonville, Florida, woman believes that a decision to take her child to the wrong hospital played a role in her child’s death. The incident that led to the death of the woman’s son occurred on April 20, 2012. According…
Many people associate traumatic brain injury with falls. Indeed, as people age, they are more likely to have balance and mobility issues that can cause serious falls. However, people of any age can sustain a TBI under a variety of…
A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can have a devastating effect on the injured person and that person’s loved ones. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although a person could physically recover from the injury, other injuries or…
A person who suffers a traumatic brain injury can experience a variety of symptoms and lasting effects. Brain injuries can be measured in several different ways such as with the Abbreviated Trauma Score, the Abbreviated Injury Scale and the Glascow…
Head trauma can be one of the most emotionally and physically devastating types of injuries, and it is important for victims and their families to understand what a brain injury can mean for the future. According to the Traumatic Brain…
On July 10, a Miami-Dade circuit judge sentenced a former Miami Beach, Florida, police officer to 18 months in prison for his role in an ATV accident that seriously injured two people. The case against the defendant stems from his…
By now, most people in Florida who like football have probably heard about the class action lawsuit that thousands of former professional football players have brought against the National Football League because of concussions suffered during their tenure in the…