Traumatic Brain Injury

I finally see that the national media is paying attention to what brain injury lawyers such as myself have known for years.  60 Minutes did a feature segment on the dangers of high school sports and coaches and trainers not knowing the susceptibility of the brain to further injury after suffering just one concussion.  I […]

The concussion suffered by University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow in Saturday’s game against Kentucky certainly has the sports world talking about the impact of the injury on Florida’s season, but to brain injury lawyers like me, the real issue should be proper education of medical personnel involved in high school and collegiate athletics.  Thankfully

It has been recently reported in the Kansas City Star that Enterprise Rent-A-Car company ordered a fleet of approximately 66,000 Chevy Impalas without side impact airbags, for vehicles manufactured between 2006 and 2008.  Despite the fact that these important life saving devices come as standard equipment, the rental car company special ordered the vehicles without

A new study confirms what we already know – wearing a helmet reduces the chances of injury or death while riding a bicycle.  I have ridden a lot of miles this summer and it amazes me how often I see people who are either not wearing helmets or do not have them adjusted properly.  Wearing

A new study shows promise for brain injury victims.  Researchers at Clemson University have experimented with a new injectable biomaterial gel, which can lead to the new formation of brain neural stem cells and a potentially a higher degree of functional recovery for the victim.  In addition, this is one of the few areas in

In one of the most interesting studies I have ever seen come across my desk, it appears that doctors at UNC are using a capsule that monitors body temperature and other functions in order to track the possible relation between heat and concussion.  Apparently the brain may be more vulnerable to concussion when core temperatures

I wrote an entry for this blog several weeks ago that weighed in on the issue of whether female high school lacrosse players should be required to wear helmets.  I gave the opinion that allowing girls, or any athlete, to play lacrosse without a helmet would be asinine, given the high risk of brain injury

New studies are emerging dealing with the issue of self-identity and brain injury.  Many traumatic brain injuries result in a victim’s inability to identify people around him, or even remember things about his own self.  A small group of brain scientists is now investigating misidentification syndromes, as the delusions are called, for clues to one

High school football season is here.  An exciting time, to be sure, but I always get nervous this time of year because I know the athletes are getting bigger and stronger, and the hits are getting harder and harder.  Concussions and head injuries are sometimes part of football, but two players died in North Carolina

For the first time, researchers are studying the brain injuries of combat veterans, using mapping techniques, hoping to better understand the intricacies of how such injuries occur and what can be done about them.  I am excited because such research will ultimately benefit my brain injury clients, who struggle on a daily basis with their