Category: Brain Injury
NFL Lawsuits Continue as the Sport’s Brain Injuries Mount Up
Analysts and fans of the game are rapidly coming to the conclusion that the NFL’s rush to introduce new safety measures, like outlawing helmet to helmet contact, has less to do with the number of that sport’s brain injuries than with protecting the league from potentially crippling lawsuits. The medical profession says the NFL should… read more
Cruise Ship Deaths are Not Uncommon, Lawyers Say
The recent well-publicized case of the Costa Concordia shocked the world, but a Portland cruise ship injury lawyer actually says deaths on cruise ships are not that uncommon. In fact, cruise companies are coming under increasing scrutiny over their failure to protect the people who shell out hard-earned money to go on a once-in-a-lifetime trip… read more
Remember: Sometimes Auto Injuries Take a Few Days to Show
When people are injured in any kind of serious accident, they’re normally relieved just to find they’re still alive. Oregon serious injury lawyers, however, have warned accident victims to be on the look-out for damage that may take a few days after the accident to become obvious. A classic example of this occurred last March,… read more
Portland Head Injury Attorney Concerned By Number of Sports’ Injuries
Sports are an integral part of American life, but a Portland head injury attorney recently expressed fears at the high number of sports-related head injuries occurring at all levels of various sports. From the very young right up to and including professional sportsmen using the best of protective equipment, tens of thousands of athletes are… read more
New Technology will Help Traumatic Brain Injury Compensation Lawyers
When an Oregon accident victim, whether they are in a car, riding a bicycle or simply crossing the street, gets injured, it’s normally a relatively straightforward process to assess what kind of injuries that person has suffered, and what the long-term effects will be. Broken ribs, legs and arms can be clearly diagnosed with X-rays… read more
Study Finds Brain Injuries Are Related to PTSD
Perhaps the most traumatic of all injuries that someone involved in a car accident will have to contend with is damage to the brain. This is a life-altering injury that has serious effects on both the person who suffers the damage, and their extended family. A Portland brain injury attorney is often called upon in… read more
Breakthrough in Healing Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury is one of the most devastating things that can happen to the victim of a traffic accident. The physical effects are horrific enough, but every good brain injury attorney could also testify to the long term financial, emotional and psychological damage done; not just to the victim, but also to their extended… read more
Portland Personal Injury: Dealing with Concussion After an Accident
One of the most distressing injuries a person can receive is a concussion. You hear a lot about it in sports, particularly football, but when it happens as the result of a bicycle accident or a car crash, it’s not nearly so glamorous. However, it is equally devastating, worrying and potentially dangerous. At its root, it’s… read more
What You Don’t Know About Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change a person’s life forever, yet most people don’t really understand the main causes of brain injuries. Being aware of the common causes of brain injuries in Oregon and throughout the United States could help prevent this tragic injury from altering your life or the lives of your family… read more