Car accidents often result in a variety of serious injuries. Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is one such injury that merits special discussion.TBI typically happens as the result of a strong impact to the head. The damage can range from mild to severe, although...
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TBIs: causes, symptoms and treatment
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Oct 4, 2016 | Brain Injury
Some people in Missouri might wonder what causes a traumatic brain injury and how it is treated. A TBI happens because of a blow to the head or because the head is jolted in a way that shakes the brain inside the skull. People often get TBIs from falls, motor vehicle...
Brain injury patients at risk for developing PTSD
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Aug 22, 2016 | Brain Injury
Missouri residents who have suffered a mild brain injury in the past may be interested to learn that, according to a study, they may be at an increased risk for suffering post-traumatic stress disorder. However, knowing that mild head trauma could lead to PTSD means...
Costs of sports concussion injuries worry insurance companies
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Aug 10, 2016 | Brain Injury
Participants in professional and amateur sports in Missouri often expose themselves to the risk of concussion injuries. Lawsuits against the National Football League have revealed the long-term brain damage that can result from repeated blows to the head during...
Experimental drug may improve memory in TBI patients
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Jul 11, 2016 | Brain Injury
There are many people in Missouri who are living with the effects of a traumatic brain injury. The brain trauma that causes a TBI is often sustained while playing contact sports. There has been a lot of media coverage about the consequences of head trauma for...
The link between traumatic brain injuries and depression
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Jun 28, 2016 | Brain Injury
Missouri residents may be unaware that most scientific research into mental illness has found that individuals who suffer serious head injuries have a far higher risk of developing depression. The general scientific consensus is that the risk of depression is between...
Investigation finds NFL tried to influence brain injury research
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Jun 1, 2016 | Brain Injury
Missouri residents may be aware of a report issued by New Jersey Rep. Frank Pallone that finds that the National Football League improperly tried to influence a National Institutes of Health study on the connection between football and brain injuries. According to the...
Study of retired NFL players finds brain damage
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Apr 18, 2016 | Brain Injury
Most Missouri football fans know that the NFL has come under fire in recent years as more and more research uncovers a link between playing the game and developing the serious progressive brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy. There are no tests that can be...
The use of eye tracking to diagnose a concussion
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Apr 4, 2016 | Brain Injury
A Missouri football player might want to get back into a game quickly after a minor head injury. However, the protocols for dealing with concussions can interfere with this desire. A new technology for tracking eye movement could provide prompt feedback about...
New research on TBIs
On behalf of Hullverson Law Firm | Mar 10, 2016 | Brain Injury
Many Missouri residents are some of the estimated 1.7 million Americans who incur traumatic brain injuries each year. TBIs can destroy their quality of life and leave them unable to meet their basic daily needs. Their may be lasting effects that persist for years...
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