08Aug 2021 by Pat Geddie
How Brain Injuries Affect Children

How Brain Injuries Affect Children

Personal Injury
Did you know that brain injuries send some 435,000 children under 15 to the emergency department? In many cases, brain injuries can have a severe impact on children’s health, quality of life, and cognitive development. When brain injuries are caused by someone else’s negligence, victims can recover compensation for their injury-related losses. To learn whether your child is entitled to compensation, call our office today to speak to an attorney. What Causes Brain Injuries? Children can suffer brain injuries in a wide variety of accidents. Some of the most common include: Accidents related to sportsFallsCar, truck, or motorcycle accidentsBicycle accidents How Brain Injuries Affect Kids Brain injuries affect kids in many ways. Some effects can be short, others long-term, and even lifelong. Some of the ways that brain injuries can…
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08Aug 2021 by Pat Geddie
How is a Brain Injury Diagnosed?

How is a Brain Injury Diagnosed?

Personal Injury
Diagnosing a brain injury is critical to determining a course of treatment. A proper diagnosis can help a victim recover faster and prevent further complications. Regardless of the diagnosis, anyone who has suffered a brain injury should speak to an attorney as soon as possible. In many cases, victims are entitled to compensation for their brain injury-related losses. Brain Injury Diagnosis Doctors use different ways to diagnose brain injury in children and adults. Some of the most common include: Speech, language, or cognition tests  - A doctor can use these tests to identify some brain injuries. The tests show if and to what extent the injury has affected a person’s ability to speak, read, and remember things. Computerized tomography (CT) scan  - CT scans often are employed when doctors suspect…
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08Aug 2021 by Pat Geddie
Causes of Paralysis

Causes of Paralysis

Personal Injury
Paralysis is a medical condition in which a person loses  control of part of his or her body. It is typically the result of damage of the spinal cord or peripheral nerves. Paralysis also comes in different types. Medical experts categorize paralysis in the following ways: Complete paralysis: occurs when a patient loses full control over and feelings in an affected area. Partial or incomplete: occurs when a person retains some control over and feelings in an affected body area.Localized paralysis: happens when a particular body, like the face, hand, or feet, becomes paralyzed.  Generalized paralysis: happens when different body parts are paralyzed, depending on where a patient’s spinal cord or brain is injured.  Stay on this page to learn more about paralysis’ causes, symptoms, and available medical interventions. Common…
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20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie
Signs that You Might Have a Brain Injury

Signs that You Might Have a Brain Injury

Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Violent blows or jolts to the head can cause traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Also, objects that pierce the skull and damage brain tissues can cause these injuries. Brain injuries vary from mild to severe. Mild injuries temporarily affect the brain cells, while severe ones cause bleeding, bruising, and tearing of delicate tissue. Severe brain injuries can be life-threatening and cause lifelong impairments. Moreover, brain injury symptoms vary depending on the injury’s severity. The signs can be mental, behavioral, or physical. If someone else caused you this challenging and complex injury, you should speak with a Beverly Hills brain injury attorney about your rights. Physical Symptoms A person with a brain injury manifests different physical symptoms. Here are the leading ones. Lost consciousness that could last several minutes or indefinitelyPersistent headaches…
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20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie
Common Causes of Brain Injuries in California

Common Causes of Brain Injuries in California

Personal Injury
A report from the National Conference of State Legislatures revealed that some 2.8 million new brain injuries are recorded annually. These cases produce the following each year: 5 million emergency room visits282,000 hospital admissions50,000 deaths But what causes these brain injuries in California? Below are some common causes and how a Beverly Hills brain injury attorney can help you file a claim for possible compensation. Medical Malpractice Medical negligence can cause brain injuries. For instance, birth injuries, anesthesia errors, and surgical mistakes can injure a patient’s brain. These cases happen often, though medical institutions hardly accept liability unless a victim has an experienced attorney. Motor Vehicle Accidents Vehicle accidents are the second-leading cause of brain injuries. These accidents include high-impact collisions like head-on crashes or even seemingly minor rear-end collisions.…
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20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie
Complications from Paralysis

Complications from Paralysis

Personal Injury
Paralysis is a medical condition that occurs when one loses strength and control over a muscle or group of muscles in a given body part. The real problem does not stem directly from the muscles but from the nerve cell chains connecting them to the brain. Moreover, paralysis can lead to many complications and additional medical issues. If someone else caused your paralysis injury, learn how a Beverly Hills catastrophic injury attorney can help you take legal action for your losses. Degrees of Paralysis Paralysis comes in various degrees, depending on severity. Paralysis can take any of the following forms: Partial: Here, a patient still has some control of their muscles.Complete: A patient loses 100% of their muscle function. It can either be permanent or temporary. Permanent: This occurs when…
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20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie
Treatment After an Accidental Amputation

Treatment After an Accidental Amputation

Personal Injury
Amputation is the medical removal of a body part due to health reasons or the traumatic separation of a body part in an accident. Complete amputation involves the total removal of the affected body part, partial amputation removes much of the body part, but some of it remains on your body. In either situation, amputation can be extremely painful, traumatic, and life-altering. Accidental amputations require emergency medical care and often ongoing treatment for years to come. Once your health is stable, learn how a Beverly Hills catastrophic injury attorney can help you if someone else was at fault for your injuries. Amputation Complications Just like all other medical issues, an amputation can develop complications requiring further treatment. Different factors determine the risk of an amputation developing complications. For instance, a…
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20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie
What Burn Injuries Need Medical Treatment?

What Burn Injuries Need Medical Treatment?

Personal Injury
Burns occur when electricity, radiation, sunlight, heat, chemicals, or other hot liquids or surfaces damage skin tissue. Most burns are accidental, painful, and can cause infection if not treated well. Annual estimates show that half a million Americans seek medical attention for their accidental burns each year. Burns come in different degrees, with each degree requiring suitable attention. Some burns require medical treatment, while others don’t. However, a doctor can determine a burn’s extent and prescribe appropriate treatment, and it never hurts to get a medical examination. Then, if you believe someone else caused your burns, find out how a Beverly Hills catastrophic injury attorney can help you with a possible injury claim. Types of Burns Burns come in three primary levels, depending on their severity. Your medical provider can…
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28May 2021 by Pat Geddie
Diagnóstico de Lesión Cerebral luego de un Accidente

Diagnóstico de Lesión Cerebral luego de un Accidente

Personal Injury
Las víctimas de accidentes se benefician de recibir atención médica inmediata después de un percance. En algunos casos, han sufrido lesiones cerebrales traumáticas (LCT), pero el impacto no es evidente hasta días o meses después. Esto es lo que las personas deben hacer para que les diagnostiquen sus lesiones cerebrales. Obtener Ayuda Médica Si ha habido algún tipo de fuerza de trauma, debe consultar a un neurólogo. Incluso si no se siente herido, debe hacerse un examen exhaustivo. Muchas personas no se dan cuenta de que han sufrido una lesión cerebral traumática porque los efectos tardan un tiempo en aparecer. Obtener un diagnóstico rápido podría iniciar el proceso de tratamiento de la lesión. Cualquier retraso en el tratamiento podría hacer que la afección empeore. Como se Diagnostican las Lesiones Cerebrales…
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13May 2021 by Pat Geddie
The Costs of a Spinal Cord Injury

The Costs of a Spinal Cord Injury

Personal Injury
When you file a lawsuit or claim for a spinal cord injury, understanding how much your case is worth is critical. More than almost any other injury, this condition will mean steep lifetime costs. While the average cost of a spinal cord injury exceeds $1 million, these statistics do not tell you much. What matters is how much you would lose or need to spend over the course of a lifetime because of this injury. Your accident settlement depends on your own suffering. Spinal Cord Injury Expenses Can Be Prohibitive The worse your spinal cord injury, the more your costs. For example, the costs of high tetraplegia can average four times the cost of a lesser spinal cord injury. Here is what you may need to pay for over time:…
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