http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/brain-injury.html Avvo.com - Brain Injury Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/types-of-traumatic-brain-injury-basilar-skull-fracture This legal guide offers information on the causes of basilar skull fractures (skull fractures at the base of the skull) and the type of compensation skull fracture victims may be entitled to. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:02:13 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-to-do-in-the-event-of-a-head-injury-traumatic-brain-injury-tbi--prevention--treatment 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. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:29:14 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/understanding-skull-fractures-and-traumatic-brain-injuries 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. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:15:39 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/law--brain-injurys 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). Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:21:14 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/brain-injury-lawsuits-in-illinois 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. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:36:26 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-choose-a-brain-injury-lawyer 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. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:24:12 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/texas-brain-injury-cases Below is brief discussion of brain injury claims in Texas. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:59:04 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/types-of-traumatic-brain-injury-intracranial-hematoma This legal guide provides information about intracranial hematomas, a serious type of traumatic brain injury that may cause permanent brain damage or death. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:54:17 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/the-challenges-of-litigating-traumatic-brain-injuries 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. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:05:17 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/birth-injury-litigation--what-you-should-know 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. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:38:20 PDT