traumatic brain injuries

How Brain Injuries Impact Everyday Life

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How Traumatic Brain Injuries Impact Families

Brain injuries are some of the most devastating personal injuries imaginable.  Even a minor traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can have a significant impact on a person’s everyday life. These injuries can result from falls, car accidents, sports injuries, or medical conditions like strokes. When the brain is injured, it can affect almost every aspect … 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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Woman Settles for $2.55 Million After Falling At Ex-Boyfriend’s House

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Woman Settles for $2.55 Million

The case of a woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a mysterious incident at her the home of her former boyfriend has been settled for $2.55 million. The case provides insight into the legal responsibilities of homeowners to persons injured on their property and illustrates the numerous and unpredictable ways that TBIs can affect a person’s life.

In this issue, the Alaska personal injury lawyers with Barber & Associates will talk about the specifics of the case and how TBIs can affect your lifestyle.

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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