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US Diplomat Suffers Mystery Brain Injury in China, Echoing Cases in Cuba
The United States issued a health alert for U.S. citizens in China on Wednesday after it announced a consulate employee was suffering from a mild traumatic brain injury, similar to a recent spate of mysterious maladies which hit U.S. and Canadian diplomats in Cuba last year, according to The Guardian. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. consular employee was stationed in Guangzhou and suffered symptoms "very similar and entirely consistent with the medical indications of the Americans
How A Simple Bump Can Cause An Insidious Brain Injury
Hundreds of thousands of people suffer brain injuries each year. Sometimes the damage is caused by something that seems innocuous, like a stumble or a bump on the head. When should you see a doctor?
A Guide to Caring for Brain Injury Victims
The Brain Injury Law Center offers a resource for those caring for a loved one with a brain injury. Knowledgeable care is critical.
How to Determine if Your Child Suffered a Brain Injury
Whenever a child suffers damage to the skull, brain, scalp or any other tissue or blood vessels in the head, you need to be wary of brain injuries. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is determined on the severity of the child’s injury. Head injuries can be as minor as a bump or bruise to the head or as severe as a concussion, internal bleeding, broken skull bones, or damage to the brain. The CDC reports…
What Is Life Like for Brain Injury Survivors?
Many people suffer traumatic brain injuries and survive. They're forced to learn to live and cope with these changes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.7 million traumatic brain injures happen annually in the United States.So, what is life like for these individuals
How do I file a brain injury lawsuit?
Brain injuries are extremely varied in type. If you have experienced a brain injury because of an accident that someone else perpetrated, you may want to reach out for legal help with a lawyer who …
Brain Injury Lawsuits: How Much Is Your Case Worth?
Brain injuries can cause permanent physical and mental damage. Determining the value of a person's injuries can often be complicated. Generally, damage awards in a personal injury case include two types of damages: compensatory damages and punitive damages. Punitive...
What 'I'm Doing Fine' Means After My Brain Injury
Brain Injury Safety Tips and Prevention
There are many ways to help reduce the risk of brain injury both on and off the sports field, including: car & booster seats, helmets, stair gates, safety-first culture, and soft playground surfaces.
How a Brain Injury Can Transform Your Life (and What You Can Do to Help)
Did a brain injury leave your life changed forever? Let an attorney at Wayne Wright LLP help.
How to Handle a Traumatic Brain Injury
If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury from a vehicle accident or other type of accident, you may need an attorney to ensure that you are compensated for your injuries. The Centers for Disea…
Why Brain Injuries Should Be Taken Seriously
While a brain injury may be medically described as "mild", the truth is that all brain injuries are serious and may result in permanent damage. Our blog outlines why these injuries are so dangerous.
Can Brain Injuries Cause Epilepsy?
Researchers at Newcastle University are looking to find a relationship between brain injuries and epilepsy.
Can Brain Injuries Cause PTSD?
Did you know that a traumatic brain injury may increase a person's susceptibility to post-traumatic stress disorder? Read our blog to learn more.
How Can a Neurologist Help You After a Traumatic Brain Injury?
When you sustain any type of blow or bump to the head, the first thing you need to do is schedule an appointment with your primary care physician.
How to Prevent a Traumatic Brain Injury
When I first started working with a client who helps those with traumatic brain injuries, Cummings Andrew Mackay LLP, I knew nothing about these types of injuries. However, I have learned quite a bit...
Brain Injury May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease has long been thought of as a neurodegenerative condition that affects people later in life. But new research shows that individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury may be at risk of developing this disease earlier.
First Steps for a Traumatic Brain Injury Case
If you experience a blow to the head — whether as the victim or as a witness — follow the steps below in order to successfully pursue a traumatic brain injury (TBI) case.
Patients With Migraine at Increased Risk for Traumatic Brain Injury
Migraine is a potential risk factor for the development of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and is associated with a 78% increased risk for TBI compared with individuals without migraine.
