Watch for behavior changes in your loved one after a head trauma | Southern California brain injury lawyers
Seizures can happen months or even years after a traumatic brain injury, and can happen without convulsions or other typical symptoms, but cause behavior changes instead. That is why it is important for family members to learn how to recognize these changes and immediately get help for their loved one.
January 30, 2011
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Concussion injuries not always seen on brain scans
Neurosurgeons are reporting that concussion injuries don’t always show up on brain scans, even when additional medical attention or healing is necessary. The blog also discusses how it is possible for concussions to occur even if the blow was not directly to the head.
December 31, 2010
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California Brain Injury Center Announces Award Winner at Los Angeles Conference
Celeste Racicot, a cognitive therapist, rehabilitation and vocational counselor, and case manager in California was recently presented with the California Brain Injury Association’s (CalBIA) annual award for Professionalism in the Field of Brain Injury (reports the VCStar). Racicot received the award at CalBIA’s state conference in Los Angeles, where many honored her with a flood [...]
September 28, 2010
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California Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident Causes Fatal Brain Injuries
A 20-year-old woman who struck and fatally injured an 80-year-old pedestrian in a Glendale crosswalk was running a stop sign at the time of the tragic accident, according to the Glendale News-Press. The victim and pedestrian was identified as Misak Ranjbar, who died as a result of head trauma suffered in the California vehicle-pedestrian accident [...]
September 24, 2010
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Traumatic Brain Injury is a Chronic Disease, Say Researchers | Los Angeles Brain Injury Attorneys
Traumatic brain injury should be reclassified as a chronic disease, according to researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (reports the Eureka Alert news source). Currently, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is viewed and treated as a singular event by numerous health care providers and insurance companies. In a recent study, however, the [...]
August 31, 2010
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Anoxic Brain Injury Victim Wins $2.85 Million Settlement for Taser Incident | Los Angeles Brain Injury Lawyers
A 49-year-old man from California has won a $2.85 million settlement against Taser International in connection with his anoxic brain injury from being shocked with a Taser, according to the Mercury News website. This is the first time the stun-gun company has settled a case of product liability, and the makers do not consider themselves [...]
August 28, 2010
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Dirt Bike Accident Sends California Teen Into Surgery | Los Angeles Brain Injury Lawyers
A California teen is making progress after suffering a brain injury in a motorized dirt bike accident several weeks ago, according to the Lawyers & Settlements news website. The German teenager, currently living in California, required brain surgery and slipped into a drug-induced coma after crashing his bike into a column made of brick and [...]
August 26, 2010
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Long-Term Effects of Childhood Brain Injuries & Symptoms of Post-Concussion Syndrome
Several studies exist on the subject of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the acute symptoms of TBI, but less research has been done on the long-term effects of childhood brain injuries. According to Live Strong, however, one of the long-term effects of child traumatic brain injury that can occur is post-concussion syndrome (also called post-concussive [...]
August 13, 2010
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Child Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention in Los Angeles & Other Parts of CA
Among the injuries seen most frequently in pediatric intensive care units are those from falls, bicycle accidents, near-drownings, auto accidents, and child abuse. With each of these types of accidents posing the risk of traumatic brain injury, the need for child safety and injury prevention efforts is critical. Included here are tips to keep in [...]
August 11, 2010
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Former Flight Attendant Sues Airport for Traumatic Brain Injury Caused by Fall
A former flight attendant who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a slip and fall accident has filed a lawsuit against the Salt Lake City International Airport, the city government, and another party, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. According to the suit, Natalie Maxwell was returning home from a flight in December 2008 and [...]
August 10, 2010
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