In Canada, one of the top causes of death and disability are traumatic brain injuries or TBI’s as they are sometimes referred to. Motor vehicle accidents along with slip or trip and fall accidents account for 55% of all TBI cases. In 70% of these cases, fatigue is a symptom associated with the resulting injury. Fatigue is often attributed to the brain not working properly. Consequently, it is harder to focus or concentrate and there is little if any energy for family members, hobbies, or sports. (more…)
Category: traumatic brain injury
Details About Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Lawsuits
Why should a personal injury lawyer study the details associated with a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI)? It so happens that the rather long name for that disorder can be used in reference to a concussion. Due to the frequency with which youth and adults can suffer a concussion, it makes sense to learn about MTBI. (more…)
What Gets Achieved When You Settle Your Case?
An argument comes to an end when the 2 sides of a personal injury claim elect to settle that same case. The 2 sides may still maintain a certain level of disagreement, but both have shaped the future nature of that same disagreement. (more…)
How Parents Should Deal With Problems When Child Passenger Gets Injured In Car Accident
The first words of guidance given to a parent that must deal with an injured young passenger, in the minutes after a car accident, are these: Stay calm. Further advice would include statements such as this: Keep the child assured that all will be alright. (more…)
Fatigue As A Consequence of Traumatic Brain Injury
When it comes to injury related deaths and disability, traumatic brain injuries still hold their spot as number one cause. And of these reported cases, a disconcertingly high amount reports, an associated fatigue that has been impacting their lives to some degree. (more…)
When Fatigue Can Be A Sign of Traumatic Brain Injury
With Traumatic Brain Injuries, or TBI for short, as the number one cause of injury-related deaths and disability in Canada, it is vital to know that a huge portion of victims have reported fatigue as a symptom of their injury. (more…)
Factors That Work To Determine Settlement Value For Personal Injury Case
Some factors take the form of estimates. Others are actual numbers. Some of those numbers can get plugged into an injury damage formula. (more…)
What You Need To Know About Personal Injury Claims For Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-concussion syndrome has gotten much attention lately as it pertains to sports. But these traumatic brain injuries can be sustained during any accident where the head has been struck or violently shaken. Although a concussion is typically considered a mild form of traumatic brain injury, in the case of post-concussion syndrome, there have been dramatic scientific developments. (more…)
Facts About Accidents That Cause Brain Injuries
Different accidents cause an array of injuries and that’s why personal injury law is particularly broad and encompassing. The injuries can range from mild and insignificant bruises to severe harm to your body and mind. With this in mind, it’s important to understand that one of the most severe types of injuries that one might have to deal with is an accident which results in a severe brain trauma. (more…)