Brain Injury Legal Guides (17 found)

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Jon Mitchell Jackson
Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
Contributor Level 6

In the United States alone, over 1,000,000 people suffer from brain and head injuries each year...
Jon Mitchell Jackson
Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
Contributor Level 6

Anoxic brain injury occurs when the brain is deprived its oxygen intake for some significant amount of time...
Jon Mitchell Jackson
Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
Contributor Level 6

Traumatic brain injuries can be caused by a sudden impact of the body colliding with another object (such as a car or baseball bat) resulting in very delicate tissue in the brain to tear apart...
William Michael Berman
Written by William Michael Berman
Contributor Level 3

BRAIN INJURY PRACTICE — Recognizing and understanding the signs and symptoms of a Traumatic Brian Injury (TBI) following a trauma event, be it a car accident or otherwise, is extremely important. Someone who suffers a TBI can endure serious and permanent lifelong changes of their overall well being.
Keith Samuel Hasson
Written by Keith Samuel Hasson
Contributor Level 6

If you are a loved one are one of the thousands of people in the United States each year who has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), how should you chose the right lawyer to represent you? Such a lawyer needs a unique combination of compassion, skill, experience, resources and determination.
Lars A. Lundeen
Written by Lars A. Lundeen
Contributor Level 8

Brain injury can arise from the trauma of an accident. What are some of the signs and symptoms to be aware of and who may be at increased risk of brain injury?
R. Michael Bomberger
Written by R. Michael Bomberger
Contributor Level 5

In the United States, more than 50,000 people die from traumatic brain injuries each year, making brain injuries the leading cause of death for people under age 45. This guide provides information about the challenges of brain injury litigation, and why choosing an experienced attorney is important.
Jason Eric Kipness
Written by Jason Eric Kipness
Contributor Level 7

Below is brief discussion of brain injury claims in Texas.
R. Michael Bomberger
Written by R. Michael Bomberger
Contributor Level 5

This legal guide provides information about intracranial hematomas, a serious type of traumatic brain injury that may cause permanent brain damage or death.
Stephen Lee Daniel
Written by Stephen Lee Daniel
Contributor Level 3

Persons who sustain brain injury resulting from an accident or any other cause often find it beneficial to consider consulting with a lawyer with experience in personal injury cases specifically involving a brain injury.
R. Michael Bomberger
Written by R. Michael Bomberger
Contributor Level 5

A skull fracture is often associated with traumatic brain injury. This legal guide offers information on skull fracture diagnosis, types of skull fractures, common causes, and how an attorney can help skull fracture victims obtain compensation from the party responsible for their injuries.
Michael J. Helfand
Written by Michael J. Helfand
Contributor Level 7

Brain injuries can be devastating. Whether the injury is caused by a car accident, a fall at work, or a complication during surgery or child birth, the result is often serious. Here is an overview of different types of brain injuries, and what to do if you're considering legal action.
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

Each year in The United States: Approximately 1.5 million Americans sustain Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) ranging from mild to severe. 51,000 people die from TBI. 230,000 people are hospitalized due to TBI and survive. More than 1 million are treated in emergency rooms.
Howard Robert Roitman
Written by Howard Robert Roitman
Contributor Level 6

Head injury generally occur after a traumatic event, like a bad car wreck. Other major causes of head injuries include bicycle or motorcycle wrecks, falls from windows (especially among children who live in the city) and falls around the house (especially among toddlers and the elderly).
Ian Robert Alexander
Written by Ian Robert Alexander
Contributor Level 4

Birth injury refers to a physical injury that occurs during the birth of a child. While birth defects are often congenital and unrelated to the negligence of a doctor, certain serious medical conditions like cerebral palsy and erb's palsy can be caused by labor and delivery.
Dennis Michael Phillips
Written by Dennis Michael Phillips
Contributor Level 7

The insurance company for the at-fault driver pays its adjusters, attorneys, and doctors to find ways to limit the amount of money that it has to pay you. The following mistakes are easy to make; and they can make settlement tough and going to trial next to impossible.
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