In late June 2014 Madison County woman Dawn Ferguson filed suit against her deceased husband’s estate, seeking over $50,000 for medical bills and injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. The lawsuit alleges that the accident was caused by her late husband, Michael T. Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson lost control of his motorcycle and veered off of
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Head-On Collision May Have Involved Alcohol
A head-on collision involving a van and an SUV in Anchorage, Alaska, may have been due to alcohol use on the part of one driver. One vehicle was traveling north on Seward Highway when another vehicle pulled out and hit the first vehicle head-on. The two drivers of the vehicles were transported to the hospital
Traumatic Brain Injury and the Elderly
Research has revealed that traumatic brain injury is not just a problem for athletes but also for the older adult population. According to statistics, traumatic brain injury is cited in more than 80,000 emergency room visits each year among the 65 and older population. The number of non-fatal traumatic brain injuries in the general population
Personal Injury Involving Children
Sometimes children are the victims of personal injury accidents and when they are, it is up to their parents or guardians to protect their rights. Under the law, children cannot consent to any type of legal or binding agreement until they reach the age of 18. Therefore, a child who is injured in a personal
Aging Can Worsen Spinal Cord Injury
Recent studies are reporting findings that corroborate previous evidence that spinal cord injuries are more severe in elderly mice than in young adult mice. Researchers also found a previously unknown player in the repair of spinal cord injuries. Spinal Cord Injuries: The Unknown Factor Recent studies have revealed that a previously unknown factor may affect
Top Researchers Raise Awareness of Mild TBI
Traumatic brain injury has become a hot topic among many medical professionals. Many new researchers have concluded that mild traumatic brain injury, often diagnosed as a concussion, can still have far-reaching physical and cognitive symptoms. If untreated, the traumatic brain injury can also potentially cause permanent brain damage. Missing TBIs? The topic of mild traumatic
New Study Reveals TBI-Headache Effects for Vets
A new study reveals that those who suffer traumatic brain injuries, including recent US veterans, are at a much higher risk for headaches, especially painful and sometimes serious migraines. The study researched 53 veterans who had suffered from traumatic brain injury during their deployment, as well as a control group of 53 veterans who did
Soccer Players at Greater Risk for TBI
Recent scientific studies have found that soccer is just as dangerous a sport for head injuries as football, ice hockey, lacrosse, and rugby. Soccer is a very high-contact sport, with much player-to-player, player-to-ground, and player-to-goalpost contact. Historically, people have claimed that heading the ball is the main reason for head injuries in soccer. However, Robert
Brain-Injured Cyclist Robert Wein Investigates Memory
Five years ago, Robert Wein and several other cyclists were hit by a reckless driver while participating in a 100-kilometer ride. Now that he is far down the road of recovery, Wein wishes to spread awareness about traumatic brain injuries and explore how they affect the body and memory. The after effects of a severe
New Study Reveals ER TBI-Related Visits on the Rise
A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)-related ER visits are on the rise. The study involved analyzing national trends regarding TBI-linked ER visits. Possible Reasons for TBI-Related ER Visits Though the number of ER visits seems to be on the rise, the study did note
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