Los Angeles Football Player Suffers Permanent Brain Injury, Lawsuit Filed Against Helmet Manufacturer

A brain injury lawsuit was filed late this month in connection with the permanent and catastrophic brain damage suffered by a Garey High School high school football player due to a defective helmet, according to the Salient News website.  Edward Acuna, now 18, suffered a permanent brain injury during a 2009 football game when he [...]

August 29, 2010  Tags: , , , , , ,   Posted in: Incidents of Traumatic Brain Injury, Sports & TBI  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