When a person experiences a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it can sometimes be difficult to demonstrate how they have been affected. Injuries to the brain are not always as outwardly obvious as other types of bodily harm, and in many cases, symptoms do not make themselves fully known until a significant amount of time has passed. Emotional issues can be especially difficult to prove since they may not be as [...]
While traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, can happen to anyone at any time of year, the month of March has been highlighted by advocacy organizations such as the Brain Injury Association of America as a time to spotlight this issue. For many, a bump on the head might seem like a minor incident, and even if a person experiences a concussion, this may appear to be a short-term problem. However, [...]
At Herrling Clark Law Firm, Ltd., we publish dozens of blogs about personal injury topics every year. Our goal is to make sure people are informed about their options in different types of injury cases and help them understand the steps they can take to receive compensation for the damages they have suffered. We wanted to highlight the most popular blogs that we published in 2020, which covered a wide [...]
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are common in car accidents due to the force of the impact of a collision, as well as objects inside and outside of the vehicle that can deliver a blow to the head. Vehicle occupants, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians are all at risk, and the effects can be severe. If you have suffered a TBI in a car crash or any other situation involving another person’s negligence, a personal injury lawsuit can [...]
Every single year, more than 1.5 million Americans suffer injuries in vehicle collisions. While many of these injuries can be minor, some come with life-changing health ramifications. One of the most significant injuries a person can suffer in a car accident is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). According to the Mayfield Clinic, a TBI is defined as an injury to the brain caused by a sudden blow or a jolt [...]
According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, an average of 28,000 people are injured in car accidents each year. One of the most serious and life-changing injuries a person can suffer in a motor vehicle collision is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). These injuries involve a blow or jolt to the head that has a disruptive impact on normal brain function. If you have experienced a TBI due to a [...]
Concussions and other types of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be very serious, and they can occur in a wide variety of situations, such as car accidents and workplace accidents. The symptoms of a brain injury may not be readily apparent, and they may not appear until days or weeks after the injury occurred. However, they can have a major impact on the life of a person and their family, [...]
Every year, thousands of Americans suffer brain trauma that can dramatically impact the rest of their lives. Traumatic brain injuries can result from a jolt or blow to the head that ultimately causes some sort of physical damage to the brain. In serious cases, the brain can be bruised, ruptured, or suffer internal bleeding. In many instances, traumatic brain injuries occur due to the negligence of another party. Below, we [...]
Statistics indicate that around half a million U.S. children are admitted to an emergency room because of a brain injury each year. While most of these kids heal from their injuries, data from a new study may encourage parents to watch their child for signs of ADHD (or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) in the years to come. Learn more about this study, and discover how a seasoned personal injury lawyer [...]
Statistics indicate that some 2.8 million Americans experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Capable of causing everything from death and memory loss to unexplained mood and personality changes, it may be more common in those with bipolar disorder. Learn more about this risk, and discover how a seasoned traumatic brain injury lawyer may be able to help you receive compensation for an accident-related brain injury, even if you do have [...]
