Can a Minor Who Is Injured in an Accident File a Lawsuit?
Minors harmed by others’ negligence may have legal claims, but they do not have the legal authority under Texas law to file that claim alone. Instead, their case will have…
As Electric Scooters Multiply in Cities across the U.S., So Do Concerns, Injuries & Lawsuits
Electric scooters are extremely popular in major cities across the U.S., offering cheap, easy ways to zip around. Despite the convenience they may offer, these e-scooters – and the companies…
How Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) Can Help Victims of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Special needs trusts are legal devices that can hold or possess certain assets on behalf of disabled individuals. Also referred to as supplemental needs trusts, SNTs can be important to…
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) & Alcohol: Should TBI Patients Stop Drinking Alcohol?
About 30 to 50 percent of TBI patients were intoxicated when they sustained their traumatic brain injury, and as many as 75 percent of TBI patients have a history of…
Can You Reach Full Recovery After a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
Mild TBIs can cause physical, emotional and cognitive impairments. While the impacts of mild TBIs may be temporary or fleeting, whether full recovery is possible – and the time it…
Is There a Link between Traumatic Brain Injury & Alzheimer’s Disease?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be marked by similar cognitive impairments, like memory problems, confusion, speech difficulties and disorientation. While these symptoms can dissipate in some…
Diagnosing Concussions: How Accurate Is Tablet-Based Software ‘BrainCheck’?
Every year in the U.S., between 1.2 and 2.85 million people sustain a concussion, a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). These injuries cause irreversible neurological issues in at…
New Study Focuses on Managing Challenging Behavior in Preschool Children Post-Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
TBI symptoms can be debilitating and difficult for patients of any age. When the patients are preschool-aged children whose brains, behaviors and skills are skill developing, the challenges can be…
Study Reveals the Prevalence & Dangers of Undiagnosed Sports Concussions
Athletes who play high-contact sports are at risk of suffering various injuries, including concussions, a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). While various research has suggested that concussions in…
Study Sheds Light on Prevalence, Impacts & Treatment Challenges Related to Depression in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Patients
Depression is commonly a complication of traumatic brain injury. In fact, within the first year of sustaining a TBI, at least one in every three people with a moderate to…