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Understanding New York Traumatic Brain Injury Statistics

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:08:09 +0000

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 [...]

Study Finds Repeated “Headers” In Soccer Games May Cause Brain Injuries

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:08:06 +0000

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 [...]

Understanding New York Brain Injuries

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:07:58 +0000

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 [...]

Know the Signs of a Brain Injury Concussion

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:07:50 +0000

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 [...]

Spider-Man Broadway Musical Actress Suffers Brain Injury Backstage

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:07:46 +0000

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 [...]

Traumatic Brain Injuries Have Long-Term Effects

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:07:39 +0000

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 [...]

Traumatic Brain Injuries Can be Costly, Emotional

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:07:36 +0000

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’s Tragic Death Caused by a Traumatic Brain Injury

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:07:33 +0000

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, [...]

Stamford Personal Injury Lawsuit Filed by Family of Woman Attacked by Chimp

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:07:31 +0000

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 [...]

New York Medical Malpractice Of Woman Suing Doctor Who Left Surgical Sponge In Her Head

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:07:27 +0000

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 [...]

March is National Cheer Safety Month

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:57:09 +0000

Most doctors and chiropractors will tell you cheerleading is the most dangerous sport around, so there is a lot to discuss concerning safety. This information comes from the 25th Annual Report from the National Center for Catastrophic Injury, which says that more than half of catastrophic injuries in female sports come from cheerleading. Falls are the most dangerous injury, especially on a hard surface. When a gir [...]

Peoria Road Rage Incident Ends in Beating

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:28:57 +0000

Another road rage incident was reported earlier this week which left a 72-year-old man hurt with a severe Arizona head injury (AZ Family 04/11/2011). According to police, the beating happened at around 7:15 p.m. near Thunderbird Road and Boswell Boulevard in Peoria while the victim was stopped in traffic. A man suddenly got out of his vehicle and went to the victim and pulled him fr [...]

Congresswoman Gifford’s Healing Process Highlights the Complications of Serious Brain Injuries

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:28:56 +0000

A traumatic brain injury in Arizona can result in severe emotional and financial burdens not only for the victim, but also for their family. The most common causes of traumatic brain injuries are auto accidents, falls and assaults. Most recently, the case of 40-year-old Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was covered by The Associated Press and other news outlets. As we know, G [...]

Peoria Road Rage Incident Ends in Beating

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:28:53 +0000

Congresswoman Gifford’s Healing Process Highlights the Complications of Serious Brain Injuries

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:28:31 +0000

Arizona Resources for those Suffering from a Traumatic Brain Injury

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:28:09 +0000

As personal injury attorneys in Arizona who have handled many brain injury cases, we know that finding support and resources can be a vital first step in dealing with a traumatic brain injury. Luckily, there are many resources out there for people who are suffering from a traumatic brain injury. The Brain Injury Association (www.biausa.org) provides information and resources to su [...]

Arizona Resources for those Suffering from a Traumatic Brain Injury

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:25:20 +0000

Brain Injury to Roethlisberger Relates to Helmet Disputes

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:25:16 +0000

In our work helping Arizona accident victims, a recent story involving Ben Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback, seemed eerily familiar to our own work with motorcycle accidents with head injuries and bicycle accidents with head injuries. According to the story, the quarterback could not fit comfortably into his helmet after suffering from a concussion because swel [...]

Local Philadelphia College Football Star May Have Suffered Head Trauma before Suicide

admin — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 01:00:03 +0000

The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that an autopsy of Owen Thomas, a University of Pennsylvania football player who committed suicide in April, showed he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy. This disease could have been caused by head trauma and may have led to his suicide. His mother believes Thomas never had a concussion. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. Accor [...]

Chronic Brain Injury Endured by Bengals Receiver Chris Henry

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:00:03 +0000

Philly.com reported that Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry suffered from a chronic brain injury that might have influenced his mental state and behavior before he died in December 2009. Doctors performed a microscopic tissue analysis of Henry’s brain that showed he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Co-directors of the Brain Injury Research Institute at West Virginia University announce [...]

California Baseball League Bans Metal Bats

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:18 +0000

A 16-year-old pitcher playing for the Marin County Athletic League in California was hit by a line drive and suffered a brain injury. According to this article, the League is now banning the use metal bats at high school games. They will require its 10 teams to use wooden bats. The article reported that advocates of the ban believe that metal bats allow the players to hit the ball harder, reducing a player’s rea [...]

Daughter of Pennsylvania Family Suffers Brain Injury

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:12 +0000

A Western Pennsylvania family from Cranberry is seeking compensation from Target after their female toddler suffered a critical brain injury from a toy bin that the company had authorized for distribution. The Associated Press says the covering of the bin, made of wicker, had suddenly landed onto the two-year-old and obstructed her oxygen flow. She endured suffocation that allegedly left her comatose with severe br [...]

PA Study Concludes Motorcyclists without Helmets at Greater Risk

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:10 +0000

With healthcare becoming a national topic and the economy on a continuous downward spiral, doctors at Allegheny General Hospital have released a report detailing how motorcyclists are not only endangering themselves but are costing the state money when they are involved in an accident which requires transport, many times on helicopter, and medical treatment. The details outlined on the website pittsburghlive.com re [...]

Dead Athletes Brains Show Damage from Concussions

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:09 +0000

Former NFL linebacker Ted Johnson suffered more than 100 concussions. According to an article on CNN.com, he got back-to-back concussions in 2002 and that is when his problems began. He began suffering from depression, sleep disorders, and mental fatigue. The Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy at Boston University is studying concussions in the brain. They have found that concussions confer tremendou [...]

Hockey Players Brain Damage Report

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:05 +0000

The New York Times reported that former NHL player Reggie Fleming, who played for the Flyers among five other teams and died in July, had brain damage due to repeated head trauma. According to an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Times said that this links hockey for the first time to a condition usually found in boxers. Fleming, who spent 12 seasons in the NHL, was found by Boston University researchers t [...]

Promoting Concussion Awareness in Hockey

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:03 +0000

Last Spring, legislation was passed in Washington State that prohibits young players who show signs of concussion from participating in sports unless they receive clearance from a doctor. The NFL also began running public service announcements addressing the issue. According to this article in The Philadelphia Daily News, efforts like these are being embraced by the Team Comcast Youth Hockey Club. The club has rec [...]

High School Football Player Suffers Head Injury

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:02 +0000

A 16-year-old football player from San Jose, CA has been hospitalized since Thanksgiving when he sustained a hairline fracture of his skull during a traditional rival game. According to this article on a cbsSportsline.com website, he required life-saving surgery that day that included placing him into a drug-induced coma. He was in critical condition for one week until doctors took him out of the coma. Doctors say [...]

Illinois High School Football Players Injuries Draw Lawsuit

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:00 +0000

The mother of an Illinois high school football player is suing his football coach and the district. According to an article in USA Today, she claims her son sustained permanent, stroke-causing brain injuries during a game after the linebacker’s complaints of a headache and signs of a concussion went ignored. The mother has accused the high school coach of recklessly endangering his players by such tactics as con [...]

La Salle Pays $7.5M Over Football Brain Injury

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:43:59 +0000

The Delaware County Times reported that La Salle university will pay $7.5 million to provide lifetime care to 23-year-old former football player who suffered a severe brain injury in a 2005 game, allegedly after an earlier concussion went untreated. The football player’s family, of Marlboro, N.J., settled their lawsuit against La Salle University on November 30. The settlement came as the NFL, the NCAA and oth [...]

Golfer Dies of Head Injuries after Fall from Cart

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:43:56 +0000

A top executive at TD Bank died of brain injuries on August 7 after falling out of a moving golf cart at a fund-raiser for a NJ high school. According to this article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, a 44-year-old man of Moorestown, NJ was a passenger in the cart at Rancocas County Club Golf Course in Willingboro Township, NJ. He fell out of it and was airlifted to a nearby hospital, where he later died. The man w [...]

Traumatic Brain Injury Claims Life of Actress Natasha Richardson

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:43:53 +0000

Natasha Richardson, the Tony Award-winning actress, died at the age of 45 Wednesday from head injuries caused by a fall during a skiing lesson in the Laurentian hills. According to one story, a spokeswoman for the ski resort, Lyne Lortie, said that Ms. Richardson was not wearing a helmet. “It was a normal fall; she didn’t hit anyone or anything,” Lortie said. “She didn’t show any signs of injury; she was [...]