Wisconsin traumatic brain injury lawyers Archives

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|

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|

Understanding the Challenges of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Although a lot of traumatic brain injury (TBI) victims do eventually recover, there are those that suffer lifelong complications. In these situations, families of victims may face some major challenges. Learn more about these challenges, and what compensation may be owed, with help from the following information. Medical Treatment and Expenses When victims suffer long-term complications from a traumatic brain injury, they often need extensive medical care. Physical therapy, medications, [...]

admin2017-05-09T09:25:00+00:00May 9, 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|

UCLA Biologists Find Head Injuries May Have Serious and Lasting Implications

Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that some 1.7 million Americans suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. Science now suggests that those individuals could be at an increased risk for several serious and lasting conditions. Uncovered by biologists at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), this revolutionary discovery could one day impact personal injury cases. About the Study Published in EBioMedicine, the [...]

admin2017-03-16T08:41:00+00:00March 16, 2017|Wisconsin Brain Injury Attorney|

Practicing Yoga May Help You Recover from a Traumatic Brain Injury

Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that at least 1.7 million people suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. The majority of those sufferers (about 1.365 million) are treated and then released to heal. Unfortunately, this healing process can take weeks, and sometimes months. Over that time, the individual may be unable to work or enjoy the activities they normally do. Some claim that [...]

admin2017-01-04T09:43:00+00:00January 4, 2017|Green Bay Personal Injury Attorney|

Young Adults Who Suffer from a TBI May Be at an Increased Risk for Criminal Activity

Because they are more likely to experience an automobile accident than older drivers, teens and young adults are also more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI). While most do fully recover, for some, the injury can result in long-term consequences, such as a diminished ability to work, complete school work, or concentrate. Now a new study suggests that teens and young adults with traumatic brain injuries may also [...]

admin2016-12-06T09:14:00+00:00December 6, 2016|Wisconsin Brain Injury Attorney|