The very nature of a rear-end impact suggests the way that a human might get tossed around in the hit vehicle. Yet a personal injury lawyer must consider all that could take place in a body over time, once it has felt such an impactful force. (more…)
Category: Traumatic Brain Injury
What Happens After You Make A Personal Injury Claim?
The filing of a personal injury claim does not always lead to initiation of a lawsuit. Sometimes the defendant’s insurance company responds to the claim by offering a personal injury settlement. At that point, the claimant is expected to respond to that proposed settlement. (more…)
Compensation For Victims With A Catastrophic Injury From A Car Accident In Ontario
The vehicle owner and driver that has purchased any car insurance policy in Ontario can be assured of the receipt of certain benefits. On the other hand, the same person stands in danger of being deprived of one specific benefit. (more…)
Are Motorcyclist At An Increased Risk of Sustaining Traumatic Brain Injuries?
Even with all the advances of modern medicine, doctors are still struggling to diagnose patients with traumatic brain injury. And even when they are diagnosed, it is often with “mild” traumatic brain injury, which is a term that severely undersells the seriousness of its long-term effects. The next stage would be moderate or severe traumatic brain injury which has even more devastating consequences on the victim’s mind, body, and brain. (more…)
Facts That Shed Light On Traumatic Acquired Brain Injuries
The disorder referred to as a traumatic acquired brain injury reflects the effect of an outside force on the head. That force can cause an alarming increase in the amount of pressure within the skull. The brain can respond to that pressure in a variety of ways. For instance, it might develop a clot, demonstrate the effects of oxygen deprivation or exhibit a series of symptoms, with the possibility that the final symptom would be a seizure. (more…)