Concussions may be the mildest form of traumatic brain injury. However, if they are not properly diagnosed and treated, they can have serious long-term consequences. The American Academy of Neurology recently released updated guidelines for treating the estimated 1.6 to 3.8 million sports-related concussions that take place in the United States every year. They specifically [...] Read more »
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New Concussion Diagnosis Guidelines Aim to Protect Injured Athletes
by vaagelaw April 23, 2013 » Add the first comment.
Family of Junior Seau Files San Diego Wrongful Death Lawsuit
by vaagelaw February 4, 2013 » Add the first comment.
The family of former San Diego Charger Junior Seau has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the National Football League (NFL). The lawsuit claims that Seau committed suicide due to brain disease caused by his play in the NFL. After his death, Seau was diagnosed with a type of brain injury called chronic traumatic encephalopathy. [...] Read more »
Can Youth Hockey Rule Changes Help Prevent Brain Injuries?
by vaagelaw January 2, 2013 » Add the first comment.
A new study suggests that changing the rules of youth hockey is the best way to keep young players safe because it protects them from brain injuries. The study comes on the heels of a groundbreaking study that shows just how devastating repetitive head injuries can be, even on young athletes. Although it does not [...] Read more »
New Study Sheds Light on Brain Injuries
by vaagelaw December 11, 2012 » Add the first comment.
A new study that examined brains donated after death sheds new light on the damaging effects of multiple concussions. Overall, 68 out of 85 subjects studied showed signs of a type of brain injury called chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The subjects included military veterans, NFL Hall of fame players, and other non-professional athletes who had all [...] Read more »
San Diego Accident Attorneys: Are Brain Injuries More Common Than Once Thought?
by vaagelaw May 9, 2012 » Add the first comment.
As San Diego accident attorneys, we are concerned by a new report suggesting that traumatic brain injuries may be more common than previously thought. The study, conducted by researchers at the Mayo Clinic, applied a new system for classifying injuries caused by force to the head and found that the incidence of traumatic brain injury [...] Read more »
San Diego Injury Lawyer: New Study Highlights Risk of Head Injury for Teens Involved in Car Crashes
by vaagelaw April 26, 2012 » Add the first comment.
As San Diego injury lawyers, we are concerned by a new report that suggests that thirty percent of teens involved in serious car crashes suffer head injuries. The statistics also show that car accidents remain the leading cause of death for teens and kill nearly five times as many 15- to 19-year-olds as cancer or [...] Read more »
New Study Finds Aggressive Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injuries Is Most Effective
by vaagelaw March 16, 2012 » Add the first comment.
While aggressive treatment for severe traumatic brain injuries may cost more than traditional care, it leads to significantly better outcomes, improved quality of life, and lower long term care costs, according to a new study by researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The study, which appears online in the [...] Read more »
New California Safety Laws for 2012: Head Injuries in Child Athletes
by vaagelaw January 10, 2012 » Add the first comment.
As we have noted on this blog, over 40 percent of high school athletes return to play too early after experiencing a head injury. In addition, 16 percent of high school football players who lost consciousness returned to play within 24 hours. That’s why we are pleased that a new law is now in effect in California [...] Read more »
New Report: Sports-Related Brain Injuries on the Rise Among Children
by vaagelaw October 24, 2011 » Add the first comment.
As San Diego child injury attorneys, we are concerned by a new report indicating that emergency room visits for sports- and recreation-related traumatic brain injuries among children and adolescents have increased by 60 percent since 2001. In 2009, the number of traumatic brain injuries was 248,418, compared to 153,375 in 2001. According to the Centers [...] Read more »
Traumatic Brain Injury: Diagnosis and Treatment
by vaagelaw July 22, 2011 » Add the first comment.
The diagnosis and treatment of a traumatic brain injury can often be a long and difficult process for the victims of a traumatic brain injury as well as their families. Below are some of the medical and legal concerns you may encounter. Diagnosis Unfortunately, traumatic brain injury is not always diagnosed right away. In mild [...] Read more »
