The human brain is an amazing organism, but it's also pretty delicate-there's a good reason it's encased in the hard shell of the human skull. Often, even a minor jolt to the brain can cause cognitive dysfunction-more than a million people seek medical treatment every...
RECOVERING FINANCIALLY AFTER A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
Long-term consequences of a traumatic brain injury are not always obvious in the weeks and months following a serious car, truck, motorcycle or pedestrian accident. Depending on the area of the brain injured and the severity of the injury, people experiencing...
NEW STUDY SHOWS A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CAN INSTANTLY IMPACT A PERSON’S LIFE
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1.7 million people sustain traumatic brain injuries every year in the United States. Traumatic brain injuries often occur when a victim suffers a violent blow to the head or when a foreign...
INJURIES COVERED BY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWS
WHAT TYPES OF INJURIES ARE COVERED BY WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS?When you have been hurt on the job, one of the first questions you want answered is whether your injury is one that is covered by the state's workers' compensation laws, so that you can secure benefits...
LEGAL HELP REGARDING CATASTROPHIC INJURIES IN NEW JERSEY
PERSONAL INJURY LEGAL HELP IN FREEHOLD AND PT PLEASANT SINCE 1985When you break a bone the naked eye or an X-ray can detect the break. When you suffer severe lacerations, the need for medical care is clear. But how can loss due to brain injuries be detected and...