tbi injuries

How Alaska Personal Injury Law Affects TBI Claims

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Alaska personal injury law encompasses various legal issues related to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).  These laws focus on ensuring that victims receive proper compensation, protection, and support. Understanding the nuances of these laws is important for victims and their families to navigate the legal landscape effectively.  A personal injury lawyer can provide guidance during this … Read more

The Most Common Problems Associated with TBI

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Traumatic Brain Injury Subject of $30 Million Collaborative Study

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex condition that can lead to a number of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social challenges. The effects of TBI vary widely depending on the severity, location, and specific circumstances of the injury. However, several common problems are frequently associated with TBI, impacting individuals’ daily functioning, quality of life, and … Read more

Traumatic Brain Injury Risks with School Sports

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As school begins again, it is time to think about a topic that affects millions of people each year:  traumatic brain injuries, particularly those related to sporting activities.  Each year in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control estimate that as many as 3.8 million people will be affected by a TBI, with about 10 percent of those coming from sports and recreational activities.  For children, at least 21 percent of all traumatic brain injuries are sports-related.

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Sports-Related TBIs: Can You Recover Damages?

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One question often asked about traumatic brain injuries is whether a victim can recover damages if he or she willingly participated in the activity that resulted in the TBI.  This is especially important in sports-related TBI cases, when a player may suffer a concussion or worse during rough play.

A recent article notes that the widow of a former University of Southern California player is currently involved in suing the NCAA for failure to protect Matthew Gee from repeated head trauma.  Alana Gee claims that the NCAA’s negligence led to Gee’s death in 2018 from brain damage.

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Find Out Why This Workhand Was Awarded $7.2 Million

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Why This Workhand Was Awarded

A laborer hired to remove copper and brass piping from a demolition site has been awarded $7.2 million because of unsafe working condition that led to him falling 18 feet onto a concrete floor. How it Happened As the man was on a catwalk at the site, he went hard over the railing and took … Read more

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries

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Traumatic Brain Injuries

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control, 1.7 million people in the U.S. experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. Breaking the numbers down further, we find that of those 1.7 million: 52,000 die 1.3 million receive treatment in a hospital emergency room 275,000 are admitted to a hospital for treatment The … Read more

The Connection Between Slip-and-Fall Accidents And Traumatic Brain Injuries

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Connection Between Slip-and-Fall Accidents

Slip-and-fall accidents can cause more than embarrassment – a lot more. According to the Brain Injury Institute, more than eight (8) million people are injured annually from slip-and-fall accidents. In fact, such injuries are a leading cause of death among our senior population. In this article, we’ll talk about perhaps one of the most serious … Read more