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Each year, approximately 2.8 million people in the United States experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These injuries can have long-term physical, cognitive, and emotional effects. Among those affected, adults aged 75 and older experience the highest rates of TBI-related hospitalizations and deaths, while men…

Injuries to the head can range from minor to severe, with two common conditions being contusions and concussions. While they might seem similar, they are distinct in their nature, causes, and effects. What Is a Contusion? A contusion is a bruise, which can occur anywhere in the body, including the brain. A brain contusion results…

Suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a life-altering experience, impacting not only the individual but also their families and support networks. In West Virginia, individuals dealing with the aftermath of a brain injury have access to various resources that can aid in their recovery and adaptation to a changed life. Disability Rights of…

Brain injuries come in many different forms, with a wide range of symptoms and severities. When another party’s negligence or recklessness causes the injury, it may be possible to hold them liable in a civil suit. If you or someone you love has suffered a brain injury, an experienced Charleston brain injury lawyer can help…

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can affect anyone, no matter the age, if the person has been struck with force to the head. In fact, TBIs are a common incident with approximately 1.7 million occurring in the United States each year. With that said, nearly 700,000 of these occur in adolescents and children under the age…

Lawyers at the Charleston-based law firm Tiano O’Dell, PLLC were able to reach a $3,000,000 settlement for a client who was struck by a tractor-trailer and left with a traumatic brain injury. Unfortunately, all too often, drivers stranded on the side of an interstate or simply just driving on the road face the risk of…

Did you know traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are more common than you think? Typically, those who’ve suffered such injuries have had a major blow to the head due to an auto crash or an acute fall. In fact, over half of all reported TBIs are the result of a vehicle collision. TBIs from a car…

Brain injuries are often severe and can leave a person with permanent disabilities. They happen in a variety of ways, but sports-related brain injuries are very common in the United States. Awareness of brain injuries has risen in the United States over the last decade thanks to research on sports-related incidents. However, we still have…

A concussion is the most common type of brain injury. It occurs when a traumatic bump or blow to the head affects the brain, making it bounce or twist around in the skull. A concussion can change the brain’s chemistry, damaging brain cells and sometimes causing life-threatening symptoms. Post-concussion syndrome means the symptoms of a…

Brain injuries can occur in many different accidents, from car crashes to drowning. If you sustained a brain injury caused by the negligence of another party, be sure to learn your legal options by speaking with a West Virginia brain injury lawyer. Any time the brain sustains damage, either from internal issues (acquired brain injury)…