Brain injuries commonly occur as a result of Miami car accidents, falls, and other accidents. Any serious brain injury can result in loss of cognitive function, memory, and other skills. Many Miami brain injury patients, however, suffer permanent injuries, while others spend many months or years trying to recover from…
A new study out of New York City’s Gruss Magnetic Resonance Research Center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine suggests that amateur athletes who head balls in sports such as soccer may suffer traumatic brain injuries similar to the damage caused in car accidents. Researchers in the study used…
Miami brain injuries are among the most devastating injuries that victims can incur. Brain injuries can rob a person of their memories, job, and everyday life. Those who have sustained a serious and permanent brain injury may be out of work for a lifetime, may have a difficult time facing…
The American Academy of Pediatricians has publicly stated that teens and children should not engage in boxing, since the sport puts them at risk for brain injuries, concussions, and facial injuries. According to the group, even head guards and other protective equipment used in the sport cannot adequately protect children…
Florida truck accidents are one cause of brain injuries – and brain injuries are a serious problem across the country. According to statistics, one million people seek medical attention in the US every year due to a head injury. Up to 100 000 of these patients have severe and prolonged…
Florida is fortunate enough to have two National Hockey League (NHL) teams — the Florida Panthers and the Tampa Bay Lightning — and as sports fans know, the National Hockey League has been recently embroiled in debates about head injuries. A number of hockey players in recent months and years…
Many Florida brain injury patients sustain their injury in truck accidents and traffic accidents on Florida roads. Unfortunately, Florida truck accidents are more likely than other types of traffic accidents to lead to fatal and permanent brain injuries. The force of a large truck can effectively crush a passenger vehicle…
Florida truck accidents can cause many types of injuries, including brain injuries. Florida brain injuries caused by traffic accidents are especially tragic because they can literally change an entire life in just an instant. A serious brain injury can leave a patient with difficulty remembering, speaking, moving, and performing everyday…
A number of recent news stories have centered around the challenges of brain injuries – and the potential for recover. For example, Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords suffered severe brain injuries after being hit in the head with a bullet during a violent attack. She has slowly recovered and is now…
In April, legislators are considering The Youth Athletes bill, which would require child athletes to be cleared by a doctor before playing again in cases of head injury where a concussion was suspected. Advocates of the bill note that the legislation would address the common problem of missed symptoms; in…