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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02Jul 2021 by Pat Geddie
What is a Concussion?

What is a Concussion?

Auto Accident
A concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury that can result in serious complications. Depending on their severity, their effects can be severe enough to last for days, weeks, or even months. Fortunately, in many cases, a Beverly Hills brain injury lawyer can help victims recover compensation for their accident-related losses. Causes of Concussions Concussions often result when the brain bounces around within the skull. They also occur when the brain moves rapidly back and forth due to a collision in the skull. The moving brain can damage and stretch brain cells, causing negative brain changes.  In some cases, your brain’s normal function temporarily stops, and you start experiencing symptoms. Some of the most common events causing concussions are motor accidents, falls, and contact sport collisions. Symptoms of Concussions…
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02Jul 2021 by Pat Geddie
Treatment for Brain Injuries

Treatment for Brain Injuries

Auto Accident
Did you know that annually, approximately 2.6 million Americans suffer some form of brain injury? Traumas, strokes, tumors, or other illnesses are a significant cause these injuries. Further, another 52,000 Americans die from traumatic brain injury. Worse still, over 5 million Americans who suffer traumatic brain injury can’t live normally without help. If your brain injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you should speak to an attorney as soon as you can. In many cases, victims are entitled to compensation under California law. What Causes Brain Injury? Violent blows or jolts to the head can injure the brain. Also, objects can penetrate the skull and injure the brain. If the injury is mild, it will only affect your brain cells temporarily. More severe injuries can tear tissues, cause bruising,…
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