Appleton traumatic brain injury attorneys Archives

What Are the Most Common Types of Pedestrian Accident Injuries?

When a pedestrian is struck by a motor vehicle, they are likely to suffer severe injuries. These injuries can require both immediate medical attention and long-term care and rehabilitation. Victims are often temporarily or permanently disabled, resulting in significant lost income while they are unable to work. In the worst cases, a pedestrian is killed after being struck by a negligent driver. In the event of a pedestrian accident, victims [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:20:20+00:00May 28, 2019|Pedestrian Accidents|

What Are the Most Common Types of Pedestrian Accident Injuries?

When a pedestrian is struck by a motor vehicle, they are likely to suffer severe injuries. These injuries can require both immediate medical attention and long-term care and rehabilitation. Victims are often temporarily or permanently disabled, resulting in significant lost income while they are unable to work. In the worst cases, a pedestrian is killed after being struck by a negligent driver. In the event of a pedestrian accident, victims [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:20:20+00:00May 28, 2019|Pedestrian Accidents|

Intracranial Pressure Monitoring May Improve Outcomes for Victims of Severe TBI

Each year, some 2.8 million people suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Of those, about 50, 000 die from their injuries. Often, this is related to intracranial pressure, or swelling of the brain. Scientists and clinical researchers now believe that intracranial pressure monitoring may help reduce the risk of fatality among severe TBI victims. Learn more about this treatment, such as the potential prognosis for severe TBI victims, and [...]

admin2017-08-14T09:55:00+00:00August 14, 2017|Wisconsin Brain Injury Attorney|

Could ADHD Medication Improve Cognitive Outcomes for TBI Sufferers?

Traumatic brain injury is one of the most common accident-related injuries in America, affecting some 1.7 million people each year. Many will ultimately recover from their injuries, but others will have persistent or long-term complications, including cognitive issues. Scientists now believe that an ADHD medication may help. Learn more about this treatment, and discover what you can do if a brain injury has happened to you or a loved one, [...]

admin2017-07-14T09:55:00+00:00July 14, 2017|Wisconsin Brain Injury Attorney|

Signs and Symptoms of Long-Term Traumatic Brain Injury

Although most traumatic brain injury victims recover in a matter of weeks or months, others may suffer from long-term or even lifelong complications. What is most concerning about this is that the victim may not be fully aware of the continued trauma. Instead, they may simply assume that their prolonged symptoms are unconnected. Sadly, if that same sufferer is also a victim in a personal injury case, their lack of [...]

admin2017-06-06T08:55:00+00:00June 6, 2017|Wisconsin Brain Injury Attorney|

New Brain Measurement Method Could Help Predict the Long-Term Outcome for TBI Victims

While traumatic brain injury (TBI) impacts more than 1.7 million Americans per year, there is still little known about their healing process. In fact, doctors still do not have an accurate way to predict the extent of recovery a patient may experience, or how long it might take to heal fully. That could soon all change, thanks to a new study. What is more, the new information could significantly impact [...]

admin2017-04-18T08:36:00+00:00April 18, 2017|Wisconsin Brain Injury Attorney|

Traumatic Brain Injuries from Accidents Can Result in Death and Long-Term Disability

While the majority of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are minor, some do result in death or severe injury. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that around 30 percent of all injury deaths are the result of trauma to the brain. In all, that amounts to approximately 50, 000 deaths per year, or about 138 deaths per day. Others may experience life-time complications. If you or [...]

admin2016-11-23T09:06:00+00:00November 23, 2016|Appleton Personal Injury Attorney|

Study: Concussions During Childhood Can Have Serious and Lasting Effects

Children are often thought of as resilient, but the truth is that, just like adults, children can suffer serious and lasting injuries. In fact, one recent study found that traumatic brain injuries (TBI) experienced during childhood may increase the child’s risk for social and psychological problems during adulthood. Though not likely to occur in all children who suffer a TBI, this risk is significant enough that parents should be aware [...]

admin2016-09-13T09:18:00+00:00September 13, 2016|Appleton Personal Injury Attorney|

Traumatic Brain Injury Linked to Long-Term Sleep Problems

Each year, approximately 17 million people suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Around 80 percent of sufferers will be treated and eventually released, but they often continue to experience long-term symptoms. Brain injuries that involve emotion, thinking abilities, language, and sensation are well-recognized. However, researchers now believe that they may have uncovered yet another residual symptom—one that could actually exasperate the other, more known symptoms. TBI and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness [...]

admin2016-05-26T15:30:09+00:00May 26, 2016|Wisconsin Brain Injury Attorney|