Brain Injury | Lamkin, Van Eman, Trimble & Dougherty, LLC https://www.injurymedmal.com Columbus Personal Injury Lawyers | Lamkin, Van Eman, Trimble & Dougherty, LLC Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:52:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.2 https://www.injurymedmal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1402039/2021/04/cropped-site-icon-32x32.jpg Brain Injury | Lamkin, Van Eman, Trimble & Dougherty, LLC https://www.injurymedmal.com 32 32 Exactly what is traumatic brain injury and how long does it last? https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2022/03/exactly-what-is-traumatic-brain-injury-and-how-long-does-it-last/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:49:28 +0000 https://www.injurymedmal.com/?p=50636 Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious injury that comes about if an unexpected physical shock does damage to the person’s brain. A TBI can cause serious, long-lasting damage to a person’s brain (which can result in disability) or it can cause death. TBI is an umbrella term and many other, more specific injuries fall under that category. Because the…

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]]> The impact of a TBI on your relationships https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2019/10/the-impact-of-a-tbi-on-your-relationships/ Fri, 04 Oct 2019 18:47:32 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/?p=49001 You suffer a traumatic brain injury in an accident. Someone pulls out in front of you as you drive through Columbus. You do everything in your power to avoid the crash, but you can’t. You lose consciousness and wake up in the hospital. The doctors tell you that you have a TBI and the full impact on your physical, mental…

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]]> Conor McGregor suffered a brain injury in his first boxing match https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2017/09/conor-mcgregor-suffered-a-brain-injury-in-his-first-boxing-match/ Fri, 08 Sep 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2017/09/conor-mcgregor-suffered-a-brain-injury-in-his-first-boxing-match/ The match between famed boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and the United Fighting Championship (UFC) champion Conor McGregor on Saturday, August 26th was highly anticipated. Although McGregor had told his fans he intended to win his ‘money match,’ it ended up with his 10th round knockout of the technical variety instead. Soon after the match was prematurely terminated, media outlets began…

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]]> It may take days to realize you were hurt after a car accident https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2017/08/may-take-days-to-realize-you-were-hurt-after-a-car-accident/ Tue, 22 Aug 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2017/08/it-may-take-days-to-realize-you-were-hurt-after-a-car-accident/ After a car accident, most people involved can be in a state of shock or experience an adrenaline rush that can make it hard to think. The mental trauma can make it difficult to truly assess the severity of your injuries. It can actually take several days before some symptoms make themselves known. This is one of the reasons why,…

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]]> What are the main causes of traumatic brain injuries? https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2017/08/what-are-the-main-causes-of-traumatic-brain-injuries/ Fri, 04 Aug 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2017/08/what-are-the-main-causes-of-traumatic-brain-injuries/ A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when there is a blow, bump or jolt to the head that causes a disruption in the brain’s normal functions. Not every blow will result in a TBI. The most common type of TBI is a concussion, although the injury can be much more severe. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…

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]]> Study says bike helmets massively reduce head injury odds https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2017/07/study-says-bike-helmets-massively-reduce-head-injury-odds/ Fri, 14 Jul 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2017/07/study-says-bike-helmets-massively-reduce-head-injury-odds/ If you have children, getting them to wear bike helmets may be a constant struggle. They don’t want to wear them, and you have to fight about it every time they go for a ride. Some parents give up. However, a new study says that helmets are incredibly helpful, massively reducing the odds of serious head injuries. Specifically, the study…

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]]> When is acute treatment needed for a traumatic brain injury? https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2017/05/when-is-acute-treatment-needed-for-a-traumatic-brain-injury/ Fri, 12 May 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2017/05/when-is-acute-treatment-needed-for-a-traumatic-brain-injury/ The treatment of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) depends on the severity of the injury. For TBIs that are quite severe acute treatment may be needed. The purpose of this type of treatment is to minimize life support and secondary injury. When the brain suffers such a serious injury, the intracranial pressure can quickly rise. A device can be surgically…

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]]> Study shows stimulation of brain can restore memory https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2017/04/study-shows-stimulation-of-brain-can-restore-memory/ Fri, 21 Apr 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2017/04/study-shows-stimulation-of-brain-can-restore-memory/ Three neuroscientists at the University of Pennsylvania have been working on a four-year project for the Department of Defense called Restoring Active Memory. The goal of the program is to develop “next-generation technologies that improve memory function in people who suffer from memory loss.” Their recent findings were published in Current Biology. The neuroscientists report that electrical stimulation can improve…

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]]> Brain injuries can affect everyone in the household https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2017/03/brain-injuries-can-affect-everyone-in-the-household/ Fri, 31 Mar 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2017/03/brain-injuries-can-affect-everyone-in-the-household/ Brain injuries can affect victims for the rest of their lives. We recently discussed the symptoms of internal brain injuries. Be sure you keep those in mind if you are involved in any type of accident that caused you to hit your head or that rattled your head. When it comes to brain injuries, there are many different types of…

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]]> The symptoms of an internal head injury https://www.injurymedmal.com/blog/2017/03/the-symptoms-of-an-internal-head-injury/ Fri, 24 Mar 2017 05:00:00 +0000 https://3309238-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com/blog/2017/03/the-symptoms-of-an-internal-head-injury/ It can be hard for parents to spot an internal head injury. You know your child had an accident, but there’s not all that much exterior damage. Your child is too young to identify symptoms or tell you about them. What should you look for? The brain does have some cushioning thanks to the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that surrounds it.…

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