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Medical Malpractice and Brain Injuries: Identifying Negligence in Treatment

February 26, 2024
A doctor pointing to a specific brain scan to point out an injury or abnormalities.
The last thing you expect when you undergo a medical procedure is to end up with brain damage. However, this is a tragic outcome for countless patients. When medical care results in brain damage, a brain injury lawyer may be able to help you recover compensation. Insurance companies don’t hand out brain injury compensation without...

California Brain Injury Laws: Know Your Rights and Protections

December 11, 2023
A doctor holding an X-Ray of brain images to figure out which areas of the brain have been injured.
Brain injuries can produce a vast array of outcomes, from minor setbacks to permanent, debilitating changes. However, regardless of how severely your brain injury has impacted you, California laws help protect your rights and freedoms. Understanding these laws and how to use existing resources is the first step toward taking action when you feel your...

Can Cerebral Palsy Be Caused by My Doctor?

January 15, 2018,
Medical Malpractice Cerebral Palsy
As those that live with it or have a family member afflicted with it know, cerebral palsy is a disorder affecting muscle coordination and voluntary movements. It affects both children and adults. The disorder typically stems from a non-progressive brain injury or malformation either in the womb or in the early stages of development. Most...

New Blood Test Can Be Used to Check for Brain Injury, Severity of Damage

December 8, 2015,
Every year, millions of Americans suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) after being injured in car accidents, sports games, falls, assaults, and combat. A person affected by a TBI can suffer from symptoms ranging from headaches and dizziness to seizures, comas, paralysis, and death. Previously, the only way to diagnose a TBI was to perform...

Brain Mapping and Epilepsy—When Is Surgery Worth the Risk?

November 19, 2015,
Epilepsy is a common and often debilitating brain disorder which can affect up to 4% of the country’s population. People who suffer from epilepsy are plagued by seizures, which can range from brief episodes which are barely noticeable to long, convulsive medical emergencies. Epilepsy can be either genetic or acquired, meaning that the condition may...

Study Finds That Better Sleep Helps TBI Patients Form New Memories

August 21, 2015
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) often interfere with the injured person’s ability to sleep. TBI patients are plagued by insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, and mixed up phases of sleep. While many people without a TBI also suffer from sleep issues, a recent study suggests that getting a good night’s sleep may be even more important for...

Living With A Brain Shunt: Protect Yourself From Missed Complications After Surgery

July 31, 2015, ,
Thousands of people around the world live their lives with the assistance of a brain shunt, which drains excess fluid from the brain. Excess cerebral fluid, a condition known as hydrocephalus, can be a congenital condition caused by spina bifida or another spinal malformation, or may be a result of a traumatic brain injury (TBI),...

Traumatic Brain Injuries In Children: What Parents Should Know

July 28, 2015
Childhood is full of bumps and bruises. From sports injuries to falls off a bike, children tend to injure themselves frequently. Unfortunately, children are especially susceptible to brain injuries when they hit their heads. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of disability and death in...

Traumatic Brain Injuries Found To Accelerate Atrophy, Aging Of The Brain

July 2, 2015
When a person suffers a brain injury, the immediate concern is what type of long-term damage the injury will cause. Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, often result in physical, mental, and emotional disabilities that may never heal. Even if a person with a TBI is able to resume some normal function after treatment and therapy,...

Chronic Brain Bleeds Set To Increase Over Next 15 Years As Population Ages

July 1, 2015, ,
It is no secret that the American population is aging. As the baby boomers reach retirement age and beyond, the average age of the population of the United States will dramatically increase, and our country’s most urgent medical needs will change. A study by the Journal of Neurosurgery indicates that the country’s medical practice is...
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