http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/brain-injury.html Avvo.com - Brain Injury Questions http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/i-was-injured-in-a-car-accident-when-i-was-16-year-168042.html That left me paralyzed. I was told the driver was brain dead and was living in a convalescent home. There was no law suite because he had no insurance. My question is do I have any rights as far as knowing where the driver is now? If so how do I go about locating him? Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:13:01 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/do-i-have-grounds-to-sue--167675.html I participated in a friendly morning football game w/ some coworkers and a neighboring firm we know. Prior to the game, we had emails going back and forth stating that this was non-tackle game. However, during the game I was roughly tackled, hit the ground face first and snapped my neck (I'm a 5 ft tall 100 lb female, 26 yo.. guy hit me). Only hit of the game, coworkers were commenting on what a hard hit it was. Dr said not to come in bc sounded like muscle spasm. 2 wks later I ended up suffering a stroke due to a ripped vertebral artery that subsequently cut off blood flow to my brain, caused directly from the football tackle. It was a voluntary game and nothing was signed, but witnesses agreed the hit was uncalled for and rough. Do I have grounds to sue for medical bill assistance? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:28:39 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/can-a-parent-be-forced-to-support-a-child-who-is-o-167459.html My daughter is 24, but was injured in a car accident when she was 7. She had serious brain injuries, which remain today. She cannot support herself, hasn't been able to finish high school or any college classes. She also suffers severe mental disabilities because of this. Can I go to court to request continued child support? My support order was only $145 per month, but it would be something. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:13:07 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/auto-accident-163660.html was rear ended in 2 months ago still getting pt, at know they are at fault but why do attny want 1/3 is there one that will settle less, and do I really need one. back, and more still hurts, Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:46:26 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/how-much-time-is-my-brother-going-a-way-to-prison--162766.html Brother is facing probation violation and 13 burglary some aggreviated and residential. This will be his Third prison term. He had a traumatic frontal head injury at 5. Started stealing within a year and has never stopped.He is now thirty, kleptomaniac. He doesnt smoke, drink, or do drugs. Started with small things and now many electronics from homes.He has only been out for 8 months. good job, a baby on the way. Started church in jail and continued until his arresst. Clearly he is very troubled. He has never seen a docter for his childhood injury, I strongly believe that he is not just a criminal or mentally ill. I believe he has brain damage that affect his impulsivity, ability to make good decisions, and to learn from his experiences, & more. He needs to be medically evaluated & treated Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:49:03 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/i-was-involved-in-a-serious-car-accident-in-georgi-162564.html The accident happened in Georgia. AM I able to get compensation for items like my cell phone, and subwoofer? Both sustained damage from the wreck. Also would this be put on the value of the car or something seperate? I also have major injuries. Concussion, Crush Injury, Whiplash possible, and possible blood on the brain. I will go to a nerologist monday. DO I file a seperate claim for the injuries? Thanks Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:38:13 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/do-i-have-a-medical-malpractice-suit-or-negligence-161160.html My mother was working and living independently the first of February. The 20th of February she had a vertebrael fusion which lasted six hours longer than we were originally told. After numerous readmissions to hospitals for pneumonia which was caused by her throat swelling from the surgery, we put her into a rehab facility for physical therapy. She was there exactly seven days before we believe that she choked on her dinner. The nurses finally came in and called the rescue squad, but it was too late. Her heart had stopped and she was severely brain damaged. She was taken off the ventilator and died. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:15:39 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/pedestrian-hit-by-a-car-160422.html Someone got hit by a car in Silverspring, MD while crossing the street. The person driving the car accepted her guilt. The person has had internal bleeding and had a major brain surgery. He is now recovering from the surgery. He has full health coverage thru his work. What should we as family members do now? Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:37:00 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/do-i-have-a-case--159634.html I am a 28 year old and also an hemophiliac. When I was 8 I got into a car accident which resulted in broken leg the hospital I was taken to attempted to fix the bones back but did it incorrectly they offered to fix it at the time but because of my hemphiliac n brain surgeries operations are quite a big risk. Till this day my knee bothers me when it rains, I permantly walk with a limp because I can't put my feet flat down, also with hemophilia my joints swell with and hurt very badly the worst is that same knee, do u think I have a case I mean its been a long time but the affect still bothers me tremendously I've also been hospitalize numerous time for this situation. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:07:00 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/hello-i-read-a-topic-here-on-oxygen-loss-and-brain-159440.html Not coming out so they had to take him out with vaccum assistance. When he came out he was breathing but did not cry or moved his apgar score was a 5. The peds doctor was called and she came and told me he was fine but wanted to take the baby to NICU to observe him. 3 hours later she came to my room and told me that the first 3 minutes of my babies life he had seizure and the had to intubate him. He spent 11 days in there. He was discharged on phenobarbital and was referred for therapy. He is now one years, not walking and cannot balance his head to sit. What do you think i can do I had a normal pregnancy. I work as a RN for this hospital to you think I can still do a lawsuit? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:01:20 PST