Children with Concussions Are Four Times More Likely to Sustain a New Concussion

by Jeremy Winter | Mar 1, 2022

A concussion is caused by a sudden jolt, hit, or impact on the brain. Any child or adult can sustain this type of injury during many car accidents, slip and falls, games, acts of violence, and other situations. It is common to have serious side effects such as...

Benefits of Joining a TBI Support Group

by Jeremy Winter | Feb 16, 2022

According to CDC reports, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect around 1.5 million Americans each year, and 80,000 to 90,000 people experience the onset of long-term disabilities. With so many people affected by brain injuries and lengthy recovery times, support...

Can a Seizure Lead To a Traumatic Brain Injury?

by Jeremy Winter | Feb 9, 2022

Seizures are brought on by abnormal and excess brain cell activity that happens suddenly and spontaneously. People who suffer from seizures encounter uncontrollable movements and often fall to the ground while actively seizing. This poses a risk for traumatic brain...

Understanding How Concussion Recovery Times Affect Settlements

by Jeremy Winter | Feb 2, 2022

Concussions are common brain injuries that vary in recovery times among different people and their accident’s severity. After suffering a brain injury, like a concussion, the injured individual has legal rights to seek compensation for their suffering when the...

What Is Shaken Baby Syndrome and Can It Cause Brain Damage?

by Jeremy Winter | Jan 30, 2022

Shaken Baby Syndrome is a severe form of child abuse caused by violently shaking an infant. Shaken Baby Syndrome, also known as Abusive Head Trauma, is responsible for between 1400 and 3000 infant deaths and injuries each year. While deadly, Shaken Baby Syndrome is...