Common Types of Head Injuries in Children in California & Los Angeles

Although head and brain injuries vary significantly, children often suffer similar types of head injuries as a result of their daily activities.  Among the more common types of head injuries occurring in children (and that demand medical attention) are the following:

cerebral contusions (bruising):  any type of bruising in the brain raises cause for concern.  Specifically, [...]

September 23, 2010  Tags: , , , , , ,   Posted in: Children & TBI, Types of Brain Injury  No Comments

Symptoms of Head Injuries That May Indicate Brain Injuries | Los Angeles Lawyers

Although the signs or symptoms of California head injuries vary depending on the point of impact, the type of accident or injury, and the severity of the injury, some of the more common symptoms of head injuries that may indicate a serious brain injury are the following:

headaches (either lasting four hours or more after the [...]

July 29, 2010  Tags: , , , , , ,   Posted in: Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury  No Comments

Child Brain Injuries From ATV Accidents in Los Angeles & Other Parts of CA

Head and back injuries from ATV (all-terrain vehicle) accidents cost the nation an estimated $3.24 billion each year, according to Department of Neurosurgery researchers at the University of Utah (reports Science Daily).  The research reveals that severe head and spine trauma from ATV accidents is dramatically increasing, revealing the need for improvements in ATV stability, [...]

July 27, 2010  Tags: , , , , , ,   Posted in: Children & TBI, Pedestrian, Bicycle, & Motorcycle Accidents & TBI  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