A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a sudden, violent blow to the head or body, and the damages that can stem from a TBI can be catastrophic resulting in not only serious injury, but disability, and even death. As personal injury lawyers, we commonly see these types of injuries in car accident cases, […]
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The Most Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents in Florida
Michael Damaso / 12-18-2019 / Slip And Fall
Approximately one million people are admitted to the hospital each year due to injuries sustained from slip and fall accidents. These injuries can range from bumps and bruises to fractures, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries and even death. The most common causes of these accidents might surprise you, what’s even more surprising […]
New NHL Concussion Suit Filed Before Stanley Cup Finals
Doug / 06-03-2015 / Dangerous
On the eve of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Chicago Blackhawks, a former player has filed a lawsuit against the National Hockey League (NHL) for failing to warn him of the significant risk of brain damage. Ex-Blackhawk player and former coach of Tampa Bay, Steve Ludzik, […]
Falls Among Older Americans Have ‘Risen Sharply Over the Past Decade,’ CDC Says
Doug / 06-22-2012 / Consumer Safety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqQGjPOFio0&feature=related This ABC News segment on preventing dangerous falls among the elderly is a couple of years old, but the dangers remain as prevalent as ever. As we discussed on Monday, the National Safety Council (NSC) has made June National Safety Month, and this week is dedicated specifically to raising awareness about preventing slips, trips […]
Children Under Age of 4 Among Most at Risk for Falls, TBIs
Doug / 06-18-2012 / Consumer Safety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3-6tR68ZpY&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL1DE4BA928A511A6A This is a public service announcement from the Florida Department of Health, the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida and the Florida Department of Children & Families. As the PSA notes, half of all children hospitalized for falls are under the age of 5. We are posting this video now because June has been […]
Did Seau’s Ambien Use Contribute to His Depression?
Doug / 06-11-2012 / Consumer Safety
We previously discussed traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) after the death of former NFL linebacker Junior Seau last month. In the video above, Dr. Sanjay Gupta tells CNN anchor Anderson Cooper that there was enough evidence to suggest that previous blows to the head sustained on the football field contributed to the condition known as chronic […]
TBI Damage May Be Permanent, But Depression is Not
Doug / 05-18-2012 / Auto Accidents
On Monday, we discussed the suicide of former National Football League (NFL) linebacker Junior Seau, but the video above features a military veteran named John discussing some of the challenges he faced after suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a helicopter crash during his time in the United States Navy. As we mentioned on […]
When TBIs Happen, Depression Often Results
Doug / 05-14-2012 / Auto Accidents
Following the death of former National Football League (NFL) linebacker Junior Seau from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on May 2, 2012, the video above is an interview the Associated Press conducted with Miami neurosurgeon Walter Bradley. While he says that there is not a “clear link between repeated concussions and depression,” Bradley does say how […]
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