Neurologists: Brain Injury Lingers Long After Concussion Fades
A new study in “Neurology,” the journal of the American Academy of Neurology, reveals that evidence of physical damage to the brain is still visible months later on brain scans of people who have suffered even mild concussions. It also found lingering cognitive and mood symptoms weeks and months after the injuries. The news could […]
read moreWith 4 Out of 5 Car Seats Used Incorrectly, Is Your Child Safe?
According to the child safety organization Safe Kids Worldwide, four out of every car seats are installed or used incorrectly. The problem is so common you might think these mistakes aren’t critical, but they can be. It is estimated that some 30,000 children are injured and almost 500 are killed in car accidents despite being […]
read more2 bus accidents in 10 days in Southern California
Mass transit systems are among some of the safest modes of transportation in California. While crashes involving buses and trains may happen less frequently than crashes involving cars, the damage that can be done if and when these large vehicles are involved in an accident can be catastrophic. One accident involving a bus and multiple […]
read moreMild concussions can cause serious injuries
According to a recent study published in the journal Radiology, patients who have suffered mild traumatic brain injuries exhibit damage to the brain that is similar to patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The study provides yet more proof that even mild head injuries can lead to more serious complications than previously believed. Experts estimate that approximately […]
read moreA few tips to prevent a potentially painful dog bite
Dogs are great pets when trained properly. When their owners are loving; when they take them out for walks regularly, when they properly socialize the dog; and when they take them to the veterinary clinic to ensure they are healthy; a dog can be a tremendously nice animal. But under the tutelage of a negligent […]
read moreNew study outlines link of brain injuries and contact sports
As many San Francisco residents know, football has taken a beating over the last year or two regarding player safety and brain injuries. More specifically, concussions have come to the forefront as an extremely dangerous injury — one that was merely shrugged off in the past. However, there are even more alarming signs linking brain […]
read moreFailure of Duty Complaint vs. City of Alameda – Crown Beach Drowning
On May 25, 2012, The Cartwright Law Firm filed a Complaint asserting Failure of Duty in California Superior Court, County of Alameda (RG 12632015) against the City of Alameda, and the County of Alameda, California, over the drowning of Raymond Zack on Memorial Day, 2011, on Crown Beach in Alameda, California. The emergency fire and […]
read moreResearch reveals new hope for spinal cord injury victims
Spinal cord injuries are some of the worst injuries that can be sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Severe spinal cord trauma can cause a wide range of disabilities, including paralysis. In most cases, damage to the spinal cord will not heal on its own. Researchers have long been searching for a way to restore […]
read moreResearchers offer hope for something better than ‘time will tell’ for TBI
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1.7 million people each year suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Falls lead the list of common causes of TBI, followed by motor vehicle accidents, struck-by incidents and assaults. Over 50,000 people die each year from traumatic brain injury. Children under four and adults over 75 make up […]
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