Brain Injury Archives

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

Brain Injuries from Accidents are Not Always Obvious

Brain injuries from accidents are not always obvious and the symptoms are often subtle and often missed. Trauma to the skull can cause many different types of closed head injuries, such as contusion, concussion, coup-contrecoup, diffuse axonal, subdural hematoma, traumatic brain injury, and more. Unfortunately, many brain injuries happen entirely inside the head, leaving no outside sign. Just like a broken rib or arm sprain, no immediate outward indication is visible and therefore brain injuries from accidents are not always obvious. Brain Injuries from Accidents are Not Always Obvious So, just how common are brain injuries in auto collisions? This is a difficult question to answer [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2020-07-29T02:36:44-07:00January 25th, 2017|Brain Injury|Comments Off

What is a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury?

Every year, approximately 235,000 people suffer a traumatic brain injury or TBI, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine. Additionally, the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control estimates about 1.1 million to 1.5 million individuals suffer a traumatic brain injury, and are evaluated in emergency rooms, where about 75 percent are categorized as “mild.” Mild traumatic brain injuries are not life threatening, so the patient is discharged and released. But, exactly what is a mild traumatic brain injury? The National Center for Biotechnology Information defines mild TBI as, “result of the application of either external physical force or rapid [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2020-07-20T16:55:49-07:00January 21st, 2017|Brain Injury|Comments Off

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