March 16, 2010
Pentagon releases brain trauma guidelines
UPI is reporting that the Pentagon is releasing guidelines for treating mild traumatic brain injuries among military service members.
According to this article, the guidelines will soon go into effect. The Pentagon is also working with the National Football League to share information on traumatic brain injuries.
Traumatic brain injuries are serious and even though treatments do exist, there is still no cure for TBI. If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI, you should contact a personal injury lawyer with experience in traumatic brain injury lawsuits.
Posted by Astrid Scott at 02:23 PM | Permalink
March 11, 2010
Military services focusing on TBI
The Pentagon recently said it will be pulling troops out of combat for a period of time after they suffer traumatic brain injuries in order to help promote a better recovery.
This article from California: http://www.sbsun.com/living/ci_14650196 discusses the new focus that the military has on traumatic brain injury and includes a helpful list of symptoms to help identify a TBI.
Traumatic brain injuries are serious and even though treatments do exist, there is still no cure for TBI. If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI, you should contact a personal injury lawyer with experience in traumatic brain injury lawsuits.
Posted by Astrid Scott at 02:09 PM | Permalink
March 10, 2010
NJ athletic group considers new head injury guidelines
Sports and traumatic brain injury has been an ongoing story, with many athletes suffering concussions and other head injuries in games. Now, a New Jersey athletic body governing high school sports is considering new guidelines to prevent worsening head injuries sustained in games.
The new rule would require athletes who have suffered a concussion to receive doctor's approval before returning to the game, according to this article. The measure is intended to help protect the health of high school athletes.
Traumatic brain injuries are serious injuries for which there is no permanent cure. If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury, you should contact a personal injury lawyer with experience in TBI lawsuits.
Posted by Astrid Scott at 06:50 PM | Permalink
February 17, 2010
Priest in critical condition with traumatic brain injury
A priest in Atlantic City is in critical condition after falling on ice, a slip that led to a traumatic brain injury.
According to this article, he suffered internal bleeding in his head and has undergone surgery. The slip happened when he stepped outside to walk his dog, the article said, and he slipped backwards on the icy pavement.
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury, you should contact a personal injury lawyer with experience in traumatic brain injury lawsuits. LegalView is a network of personal injury lawyers and can help refer you to a personal injury lawyer in your area who can discuss your possible case with you.
Posted by Astrid Scott at 04:39 PM | Permalink
February 16, 2010
Traumatic brain injury and the Winter Olympics
Traumatic brain injury is a risk inherent in many sports. The Winter Olympics, which features a number of extreme, dangerous competitions, is risky as well.
This Washington Post article goes in-depth about the risks of Winter Olympic sports.
The article notes a case that has been written about previously in this blog: the case of Kevin Pearce, who suffered a traumatic brain injury while training for the Olympics. The article says he was working on a trick called the double cork when he hit his head.
Olympic athletes aren't the only people at risk for traumatic brain injury. If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury, you should seek legal assistance.
Posted by Astrid Scott at 07:24 PM | Permalink
