A lot of people have heard of the Texas Department of Insurance yet many are unfamiliar with its purpose and function.  What is the Texas Department of Insurance and what…

We all have heard of the term “negligence,” but what does it mean?  Negligence in a nutshell means failure to exercise the type of care that a reasonable person would…

In traumatic brain injury cases, insurance companies often employ the same defense tactics.  We all know that insurance companies are in the business of making money.  As such, they usually…

There is a common misconception that a concussion and a traumatic brain injury are the same thing.  However, there are studies that suggest that using these terms interchangeably can lead…

Insurance companies are for-profit institutions and have a financial incentive to underpay and deny insurance claims.  On the one hand, they are contractually and legally obligated to properly evaluate and…

Diagnosing a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) faces very few challenges because both the symptoms and signs of the patient are readily apparent.  This is not the case…

The problems associated with brain injuries are as complicated as the brain itself.  Even though several studies can pinpoint the most common signs and symptoms of traumatic brain injuries, not…

If you or a loved one get in a car wreck, there are a few things you should keep in mind in order to protect your health and your interests. …

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that…

Traumatic brain injuries are classified as mild, moderate, and severe depending on the level of severity of the injury.  There are different ways to determine if you have suffered a…