causing cognitive, physical, emotional, and social impairments. When a brain injury is caused by the negligent or careless behavior of another party, the victim may be eligible to receive compensation for their injuries by filing a personal injury lawsuit. ...
A traumatic brain injury is a head injury that disrupts the brain’s normal function. A blow or bump can cause a TBI or jolt to the head and can also result in a penetrating head injury. In a car accident, trauma to the brain can occur if the skull hits something inside the car, ...
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An experienced brain injury attorney will know how to calculate a wide range of damages in a TBI lawsuit, including: Lost income and earning potential Past and future medical treatment Occupational therapy and other rehabilitation services Pain and suffering Loss of companionship or consortium Punitive...
Traumatic brain injury, also called TBI, occurs when the brain is injured by a sudden force, or trauma. The brain can be driven into the side of the skull by a sudden blow or by the force of shaking or “whiplash.” In either case, the brain can suffer bruising and swelling, and ...
The importance of reducing the risk of concussion in football was emphasized further in 2013, when theNational Football League(NFL) settled a $765 million lawsuit with 4,500 retired players who claimed that the league failed to communicate the long-term risks of concussion to players and profit...