Blog: Brain Injury

Study finds PET scan might help to diagnose CTE

May 15, 2015

There is much that is yet unknown regarding how a brain responds to repeated or a serious injury. One condition that has been receiving a lot of attention as of late is chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Also referred to as CTE, those who have it could suffer from the following symptoms: Depression Confusion Memory loss Aggression Progressive dementia While the presence of these symptoms could indicate the presence of the disease, currently it is only possible...

Tracy Morgan struggling to recover from TBI

Dec 13, 2014

The truck accident that seriously injured comedian Tracy Morgan several months ago is likely still fresh in many people’s mind. In addition to inflicting serious injuries upon Morgan and several others in the vehicle, the crash also resulted in the death of one man. Following the incident Morgan was hospitalized for several weeks. During that time his body healed from the injuries he suffered including broken bones such as: A leg. Nose. Ribs. He also...

Symptoms of TBI vary depending on specific injury

Nov 16, 2014

Traumatic brain injuries occur all too frequently in the United States. In the country annually, 1.7 million individuals suffer from this injury. In some cases–roughly 30 percent of the time–they are a contributing factor in deaths. There are many situations in which a TBI might occur, including car accidents. There are two different types of TBI. The first is a closed head injury and the other is a penetrating or open head injury. A closed...

Three teens die from traumatic brain injuries over the last week

Oct 4, 2014

Traumatic brain injuries have come to the forefront of discussion in the United States over the past two years. This is in large part due to the tragic stories about former NFL players that have been highlighted on sports and news stations. Those who suffer from a traumatic brain injury may have lasting effects that can plague them for the rest of their lives. Over the last week, there have been three deaths associated with...

Settlement reached in case where pedestrian suffered brain damage

Sep 8, 2014

Following a fatal motor vehicle accident it is possible that the family of an individual who dies will decide to file a lawsuit against the individual or entities responsible for the death. While a wrongful death lawsuit cannot undo the harm that was done that led to the death, it may provide a sense of closure to those left behind as well as financial damages that could help day-to-day living a bit easier to handle...

Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers

Aug 27, 2014

Pennsylvania TBI Attorney In recent months, we have received a lot of inquiries about traumatic brain cases. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be worse than any broken bone, or even the loss of an extremity. What's worse, a TBI can cost the victim and his or her family thousands, even millions beyond what they thought would eventually owe in hospital bills. However, insurance companies often take advantage of those they insure and attempt to...

Even TBI characterized as mild can cause brain damage

Jul 25, 2014

Most people are probably aware of the potential long term damage associated with a traumatic brain injury. In addition to headaches someone who suffers from a TBI could deal with memory loss, depression and personality changes as well. These symptoms can dramatically change the life of the person suffering from the TBI as well as his or her loved ones. As it turns out, even brain injuries characterized as moderate or mild can result in...

Traumatic brain injury difficult to detect and assess

May 29, 2014

When someone suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the insurance company will attempt to settle the claim as quickly as possible because it knows by doing so it can limit financial exposure and curtail liability. A TBI is one of the most severe injuries that a person can endure, but the seriousness of a TBI is often unable to be physically seen and thus may not seem as detrimental as, say, a shattered foot or...

NFL concussion settlement takes step toward finalization

Jan 8, 2014

As the National Football League post season continues toward the Super Bowl, the lawsuit involving the league and its treatment of player concussions throughout the decades is in the news again. This week, the settlement agreement reached between the league and retired football players, was submitted to a federal court located in Pennsylvania for approval. Before a judge can provide final approval, a fairness hearing will be held. The lawsuit was filed by thousands of...

Pittsburgh man sues NCAA over ALS diagnosis

Dec 23, 2013

A Pittsburgh man has made national headlines now that he is suing the NCAA for not warning him of the lasting effects he would develop from being repeatedly concussed while he was a football player for California University of Pennsylvania from 1999 to 2003. The 32-year-old man from Brighton Heights graduated from North Catholic, then went on to California. Upon graduation from college, he became a Pittsburgh firefighter in 2004. Within a year of being...