Gary Coleman Dies From Brain Hemorrhage After Falling | Los Angeles Brain Injury Lawyers

Former child star Gary Coleman died Friday, May 28, from a head injury after falling in Provo, Utah, according to the NY Times.  The former “Diff’rent Strokes” actor was only 42, but had been in and out of hospitals his entire life, primarily due to congenital kidney disease.  According to the Times, the treatment for [...]

May 31, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Falls & TBI, Incidents of Traumatic Brain Injury  No Comments

Traumatic Brain Injury Statistics: Frequency, Causes, & Risks

Although many may realize that traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious problem in the United States, few realize just how many are victim to TBI, the high rate of fatality and disability associated with the injury, and who is at-risk of TBI.  Below are just some of the staggering statistics associated with traumatic brain [...]

May 30, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Brain Injury News & Medical Research, Car & Truck Accidents & TBI, Children & TBI, Falls & TBI, Pedestrian, Bicycle, & Motorcycle Accidents & TBI  No Comments