Sometimes victims of a personal injury accident do not take action to recover damages because they are afraid that they will be blamed for their own injuries. This is true, for example, if someone is speeding and is hit by another car. While the accident may be the other driver’s fault, the victim may fear

A new study presented at the November 2014 Society for Neuroscience convention holds promise that patients with severe spinal cord injuries may be able to breathe on their own without the help of a ventilator. This research represents a large step forward in efforts to reverse damage that is caused to the muscles of the

New studies have concluded that, despite the early promise of progesterone treatments for TBIs, the administration of the hormone is not significantly helpful to the outcome of these cases. The newest study in this regard was recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine and involved a large randomized clinical trial of severe TBI

The recent case of a 17-year-old Anchorage boy sentenced to a year in prison after a distracted-driving collision speaks to the tragic consequences that can occur when someone chooses to text and drive. Murphy Madison Gross, 17, was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and three misdemeanor assault charges as part of a plea agreement. He

A new study suggests that even a mild concussion after the age of 65 could increase the risk of developing dementia. Head injuries seem to be much more damaging to older people than to those of middle age or younger, but experts are not sure why. Some have suggested that the younger brain is simply

Tracy Morgan, the actor injured recently when a Wal-Mart semi rear-ended his limousine, is said by his lawyer to have suffered a severe brain injury from the accident. However, there is little clarity on exactly what type of TBI the actor suffered, his prognosis or the specific nature of his complaints. Car Crashes Most Common

The holidays are one of the most common times of year to suffer injuries. Most people are in a hurry trying to enjoy the delights of the season and are not necessarily thinking about safety, but this is also the time of year that you need to be most careful! The personal injury attorneys at

When someone is injured in an accident, he or she may delay in hiring a personal injury attorney or filing a claim. This is often because the victim does not believe he or she has a case or is confused about the process of filing a personal injury claim. Additionally, insurance companies may cause delay

Personal injury lawyers hear certain statements quite frequently, and one that is often repeated in a personal injury attorney’s office is, “But I did not think I was injured!” This statement is usually in response to a question such as, “Why did you refuse medical treatment?” or “Why did you not go to a doctor?”

An incredible discovery may have long-term impact on the treatment of spinal cord injuries or SCIs. A man who was paralyzed after a knife attack is up and walking after he underwent surgery to implant nasal cells responsible for the sense of smell into his spine, according to recent report. Darek Fidyka, 38, was stabbed