Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) involves a wide range of possible injuries to the brain. Concussions are a commonly-known type of TBI, but other injuries, including incidents when an object pierces the skull, known as penetrating head injuries, also fall into this category. The New York Department of Health keeps track of the number and types of TBIs treated in hospitals throughout the state each year, so that educati [...]

In soccer, players may not use their hands or arms to control the ball. Any other part of the body is fair game – including the head. Now, however, parents of soccer players might want to think twice before encouraging kids to try a “header” and hit the ball with their heads. A new study reveals that repeated blows to the head from a soccer ball “header” can cause serious, lifelong brain injuries. The st [...]

One of the most serious and life-altering New York accident injuries are brain injuries. They are often difficult to diagnose and can permanently affect a person’s ability to function, both physically and emotionally. The most common type of New York brain injury is traumatic brain injury, or TBI. TBI is defined as trauma to the brain caused by an external force that alters brain function. Traumatic brain injuri [...]

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow to the head. Although most concussions are not life-threatening, they can cause serious medical complications. In some cases, the side effects of a concussion are permanent. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommend watching for the following signs and symptoms of concussion: Difficulty thinking, concentrating, or me [...]

One of the lead actresses in the new Broadway musical “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” suffered a brain injury while backstage during the preview performance, according to a recent article in The New York Times. The actress was hit in the head with a rope bearing one of the show’s many pieces of heavy equipment. A specialist hired by the producers examined the actress and determined she had suffered a concussi [...]

Brain injury is called "the silent epidemic" for a reason. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, more than 5.3 million Americans are living with long-term disabilities because of traumatic brain injuries. Every year, according to the CDC, at least 1.4 million people in the United States suffer a traumatic brain injury, more than the number of people who suffer heart attacks. Very often, the problem of [...]

Auto accidents constitute one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries in the United States. What is traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Basically, it is damage to the brain caused by a blow to the head. Coping with the life-changing consequences of a traumatic brain injury presents a great challenge not only for injury victims and their families, but also to doctors, therapists and society at large. According [...]

Natasha Richardson, 45, died Wednesday at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. According to an article, Ms. Richardson’s death was announced Wendesday night by Alan Nierob, a spokesman for the actress’s husband, Liam Neeson. “Liam Neeson, his sons, and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha,” a statement said. “They are profoundly grateful for the support, [...]

The family of Charla Nash, a woman who was attacked and seriously injured by a chimpanzee, is seeking $50 million in damages against the chimp's owner, Sandra Herold, saying she was negligent and reckless. According to this CBS news report, the lawsuit states that Herold knew the 200-pound chimp was agitated when she asked Nash to come to her house on Feb. 16. The 55-year-old Nash lost her hands, nose, lips and e [...]

A woman is filing for medical malpractice in New York against a surgeon who mistakenly left a surgical sponge inside her brain. According to this UPI news report, 84-year-old Mary Pober’s family alleges that she is constantly at risk for serious head injuries since she lost a portion of her skull in a procedure to retrieve the forgotten sponge. The New York woman must wear a helmet forever because of the damage [...]