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The Glasgow Coma Scale – A Valuable Tool for First Responders and Attorneys

When an individual receives a traumatic brain injury, it is important to utilize a series of tests to determine the level of damage and the expected impairment of the individual in the future. One of the most widely used tests is known as the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). This test uses three different numerical ratings to determine a victim’s level of consciousness. First responders such as EMT’s may use this test as well as medical doctors and emergency room personnel. The importance to the first responder is that it helps to determine the best facility in which to transport the victim and to notify emergency room [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-25T15:00:50-07:00June 3rd, 2017|Brain Injury|Comments Off

Recognizing the Signs of Brain Injury in Young Children

It is very common for a young child to receive a bump on the head while at play, alone or with other children. It is also common for a youngster to receive a traumatic brain injury. It has been shown in studies that, by the age of 15, one out of every five children will experience some form of brain injury. The group with the greatest risk of traumatic brain injury is children four years of age and younger. Every mother is familiar with the sound of a child bumping his or her head. Fortunately the crying that follows is usually quelled by a kiss to [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-25T15:01:28-07:00June 1st, 2017|Brain Injury|Comments Off

Diffuse Axonal Injury – Cause, Diagnosis and Treatment

Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is a common and usually severe form of traumatic brain injury. The brain moving back and forth within the skull at high speed causes it, rather than a blow to the head. When the brain suddenly accelerates or decelerates, damage can occur over a widespread, or “diffuse’ area. Although the amount of damage may vary in severity, DAI is a leading cause of death related to traumatic brain injury. Car and motorcycle accidents, shaken baby syndrome, falls and sports injuries can all cause diffuse axonal injury. The part of the brains nerve cells, known as axons, are sheared from tissue sliding over [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2017-05-28T17:29:32-07:00May 28th, 2017|Brain Injury|Comments Off

The Cause and Effect of Increased Intracranial Pressure

Every year 1.5 million Americans experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) according to the Brain Injury Association of America. It is estimated that 50,000 of these injuries are fatal. Life altering impairments can result from these injuries, affecting an individual’s professional, social and family life. It is estimated that 5.3 million Americans are living with conditions that are a result of TBI, such as neurological impairment. Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is the cause of many of these conditions. Intracranial Pressure Defined The amount of pressure applied by the cranium on brain tissue, blood flowing in the brain and the cerebrospinal fluid is known as intracranial pressure. [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-25T15:07:39-07:00May 11th, 2017|Brain Injury|Comments Off

Children Who Suffer Mild Concussions Adversely Affected into Adulthood

Youths who suffer even mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are more likely to have serious issues later in life, including psychological disorders and premature mortality, according to a study published by PLOS online. Patients who had suffered from at least one concussion, or mild TBI, had long term data analyzed by Seena Favel, MD, professor of forensic psychiatry at the University of Oxford and her colleagues. The patients, who were all born between 1973 and 1985, were an average age of 13 years old when they were injured. They were tracked for an average of eight years after reaching age 26. The research team found that [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2020-08-17T20:07:51-07:00April 30th, 2017|Brain Injury|Comments Off

New Imaging System Predicts Recovery in Concussion Patients

Thanks to a new advanced imaging system, patients, who recently suffered concussions, were accurately assessed for the likelihood of complete recovery by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health Systems. Also highlighted were the brains mechanisms for repairing or compensating for injuries in the study in the American Journal of Neuroradiology. Information that could lead to faster therapeutic development was provided in the study. Every year, 2.5 million people in the U.S. suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 75% of which are concussions. Objective biomarkers or tests for diagnosing concussions were non-existent. The only available [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-25T19:23:52-07:00March 23rd, 2017|Brain Injury|Comments Off

The Cause and Effect of Blunt Force Head Trauma

When you hear the phrase, blunt force head trauma, you may immediately relate it to violent crime. The term is frequently used by the news media when the extent of a head injury has not been determined. Typically, the story would contain a line such as “the victim was transported to the hospital with signs of blunt force head trauma.” However, these injuries are instigated by any blow to the head where there is no skull penetration. Common Causes of Blunt Force Head Trauma Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of blunt force head trauma, followed by sports injuries, falls and physical assaults, per the [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-25T19:25:59-07:00March 8th, 2017|Brain Injury|Comments Off

Brain Injuries May Be Present in Football Players as Young as Eight Years Old

It’s so cute watching little kids wearing big, colorful football helmets, bright jerseys and running around on a field being tagged and sometimes tackled. As harmless as their level of play may look, their young developing brains are being subjected to jarring blows. They are taught early to depend on their gear to protect them from taking hits, but how much protection does that helmet provide? A study shows that children between the ages of 8 and 13 are already at risk of permanent brain injury. The chief of neurology at Wake Forest School of Medicine, Christopher Whitlow, conducted a study of male football players between [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-25T19:26:42-07:00March 6th, 2017|Brain Injury|Comments Off

Traumatic Brain Injury Caused by Whiplash

Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced recently he would be taking a break from Sprint Cup racing, following several concussions which were the result of crashes. The last mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) he suffered affected his vison and his balance. These MTBI’s were not the result of a head injury, but whiplash. Most people are unaware that it does not require a high-speed crash to cause whiplash and a mild traumatic brain injury. A typical whiplash accident would involve a driver who is struck from behind, while waiting at a traffic light or to pay a toll. A distracted driver rear ends the stopped vehicle causing the [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2020-07-20T16:56:35-07:00February 27th, 2017|Brain Injury|Comments Off

The Importance of a Childbirth Brain Injury Attorney

It is heartbreaking for parents to have their newborn infant diagnosed with brain damage. When faced with this painful reality, it is critical for the future that an experienced brain injury attorney is retained immediately. It is the job of the attorney to determine if the brain damage occurred during the time of birth or perinatal period and whether it could have been avoided. Disturbing fetal heart tracings that were not considered or ignored by heath care providers could be just cause for a medical negligence suit. Permanent brain injury can result from a condition known as hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) caused by the lack of [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-25T19:35:50-07:00February 23rd, 2017|Brain Injury|Comments Off

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