Articles tagged: brain injury law
<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Mitchell Sexner Brain injuries include any serious head injury that results in a lasting mental or physical impairment. A brain injury may result from any type of fall or accident, as well as from acts of violence, sports injury, or improper medical care. written by Mansi gupta It is well known fact that California has a substantial amount of traffic and that motor vehicle accidents occur daily. What might not come to mind immediately is that a good portion of those accidents involve SUV’s and Big Rig trucks written by Mansi gupta Last year over 6,686,147 motorcycles were registered within the United States and the number of registrants has been steadily increasing by at least 7% each year since 2003 according to the NHTSA. written by Mansi gupta California is one of the most populated states and is known for its traffic congestion. The number of California auto accidents can be daunting. The NHTSA reported that there were 5,987,000 non fatal accidents in 2007; 2,491,000 of those car accidents resulted in injury. written by Rainier Policarpio Considered as one of the leading causes of fatalities and disabilities in the United States, traumatic brain injuries can be so devastating for those who will incur it. written by Peter Kent Motorcycle accidents when combined with auto accidents are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries in the United States. Steps can be taken to prevent motorcycle accidents and reduce the risk of brain injuries, such as wearing proper protective gear when on the road. However, if a motorcycle accident occurs, those suffering from a brain injury can find a vast array of resources at LegalView. written by Gibson Sebastian Triplegia is a condition which causes a person to be unable to feel or control an entire side of his or her body as well as another of the person's arms or legs. This paralysis of three extremities is often caused by an accident such as an auto or motorcycle accident or violent acts such as gunshot wounds. written by Gibson Sebastian The spinal cord is the lifeline of the body that controls movement and sensation in the upper and lower segments of a person’s form. It contains nerve cells, muscle tissue and nerve fibers that connect to the brain. written by Gibson Sebastian Paraplegia is the loss of movement of the lower part of the body, essentially from the waist down. While quadriplegia is the loss of movement of a person's arms and legs and essentially. written by Gibson Sebastian Like snowflakes, or so they say, every brain is different. Brain injuries have just as many variations. Brain injuries can be severe or mild, permanent or temporary, immediate or arise some time after a trauma. written by Peter Kent A traumatic brain injury can be a life-altering or evening life-threatening event. Understanding the treatment options that are available to those who have suffered a traumatic brain injury will enable better recovery overall. << previous page 1 next page>> |