Articles tagged: traumatic brain injury
<< previous page 1 next page>> written by scarlett lawgroup On March 23, 1989, the supertanker Exxon Valdez pulled out of Valdez, Alaska, loaded with more than 56,000,000 gallons of crude oil. Captain Joseph Hazelwood, the Master of the vessel, had spent the day drinking with crew members. 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>> |