Backless Booster Seats Increase Risk of Child Brain Injuries | California Brain Injury Lawyers

Backless booster seats significantly increase the risk of child brain injuries from auto accidents, according to a new study involving a crash test dummy and various booster seats (reports The Med Guru news website).  In the study, researchers found that backless booster seats provide little protection for young children in side-impact collisions, since young kids [...]

June 29, 2010  Tags: , , , , , ,   Posted in: Brain Injury News & Medical Research, Car & Truck Accidents & TBI, Children & TBI  One Comment

Forms & Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury In Los Angeles & Other Parts of California

If you or a loved one has suffered a Los Angeles brain injury or brain damage in California, you may have a number of questions regarding how to obtain the proper medical treatment, how to pay for medical bills and other expenses, and whether you need to file a legal claim to help eliminate financial [...]

June 26, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Types of Brain Injury  No Comments

Los Angeles Bicycle Accident & Brain Injury Prevention: Guidelines for Selecting & Wearing Helmets

Los Angeles bicycle accidents are among the most dangerous types of vehicle accidents, primarily due to the vulnerability of the cyclist as compared to other vehicle drivers.  California bicycle accidents in which the cyclist was not wearing a helmet have been the most tragic, often leading to serious brain injuries or even fatality.  To ensure [...]

May 31, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Children & TBI, Pedestrian, Bicycle, & Motorcycle Accidents & TBI  No Comments

College Student in Coma After Critical Brain Injury, Hit-and-Run Driver Arrested

The hit-and-run driver who is believed to be responsible for the critical brain injuries of a 22-year-old college student was arrested in Los Angeles Thursday, May 27, accordng to the NBC Los Angeles news website.  The serious Los Angeles car accident occurred around 10:40 p.m. May 19 when Benjamin Zelman, who was crossing La Cienega [...]

May 29, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Car & Truck Accidents & TBI, Incidents of Traumatic Brain Injury, Pedestrian, Bicycle, & Motorcycle Accidents & TBI  No Comments