Category Archives: Brain Injury
After a Blow to the Head: Recognizing Brain Injuries
After actress Kristin Chenoweth was hit by a falling light fixture on the set of The Good Wife this past summer, she lost the ability to multitask, a common complaint of those suffering from brain trauma. Every year, approximately 1.5 million people in the United States sustain some type of brain injury. 50,000 of them […]
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
When most people think of brain injuries, they envision a blow to the head in an accident or an act of violence. These types of brain injuries are indeed traumatic, but they are not the only way that the brain can be seriously injured. Non-traumatic brain injuries can be just as serious. and often even […]
How Families Can Help a Brain Injured Loved One Recover — or At Least Improve
People who have suffered a traumatic brain injury need intensive therapy and support from family to recover to the best of their ability. For the best possible outcome, your injured loved one should be evaluated in his or her home environment. While brain scans and neurological examinations provide valuable information, this isn’t enough to form […]
What to Bring to Your Lawyer for Your TBI Case
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a life-altering injury. It can stop you from interacting with loved ones, resuming your work or pursuing your passions. If you have suffered such an injury due to the actions of another, it is important to provide your attorney with the necessary information. The proof Perhaps the most […]
Never the Same
Traumatic brain injury in Indiana The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report over one million people in the United States per year suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI is an acquired injury that can forever change the way you or a loved one interacts with, and enjoys, the world. A mild concussion is […]
