by The Law Offices of J.G. Winter | Feb 9, 2022 | Brain Injury
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... 
by The Law Offices of J.G. Winter | Feb 2, 2022 | Brain Injury
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... 
by The Law Offices of J.G. Winter | Jan 30, 2022 | Brain Injury
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... 
by The Law Offices of J.G. Winter | Jan 16, 2022 | Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury can be a stressful and often life-changing event that may alter a person’s emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing. Unfortunately, a common effect of suffering a traumatic brain injury is depression—an overwhelming feeling of sadness,... 
by The Law Offices of J.G. Winter | Jan 2, 2022 | Brain Injury
No two children experience Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, the same way. However, many children deal with intense emotional challenges during their recovery period. As a parent, you have a significant part in helping your child cope with these challenges, as well as... 
by The Law Offices of J.G. Winter | Dec 29, 2021 | Brain Injury
When an injury damages specific sections of the brain, the nervous system is unable to send standard signals to the body. A coma is defined as a “state of prolonged unconsciousness.” It may be caused by traumatic head injury, stroke, brain tumor, drug or alcohol... 
by The Law Offices of J.G. Winter | Dec 15, 2021 | Brain Injury
Every brain injury is unique, and so is everyone’s recovery process. Some patients may require intensive rehab from an inpatient facility. Others may progress through their recovery stages reasonably quickly. While everyone’s recovery process is dependent on their... 
by The Law Offices of J.G. Winter | Dec 1, 2021 | Brain Injury
While COVID-19 is commonly associated with respiratory illness, it has been shown to affect other parts of the body as well. In a report from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), three researchers attempted to explain the potential causes of various... 
by The Law Offices of J.G. Winter | Nov 22, 2021 | Personal Injury
A neck injury has the potential to be just as serious as a brain injury. The upper cervical spine (the bones of the upper neck) controls vital nerve functions that affect the brain and major organs of the body. The upper cervical spine also protects the lower part of... 
by The Law Offices of J.G. Winter | Nov 18, 2021 | Brain Injury
Swimming is a great activity for both leisure and exercise. Going to the beach or swimming in a pool can be the perfect way to spend the day during the summer. Unfortunately, an ocean or even a pool can be dangerous without proper safety precautions. The CDC estimates... 
