FAQs: Headaches after Injuries
It is common to experience headaches after suffering a head injury. In fact, 80-90% of individuals who have had a concussion report having headaches. Ideally, they eventually subside, but sometimes these headaches may last for weeks – or longer. When experiencing frequent headaches or post-traumatic migraines, it is important to follow up with a doctor…
TBIs and ADHD – New Study Documents the Link in Children
Traumatic brain injury (TBI), especially in children, is exactly as its name implies: traumatic. We have detailed the extent of damage TBIs can do to a developing brain in prior blog posts and described in detail the difference between TBIs in adults and children in this short video, but a recent study published in Pediatrics…
Child Brain Injury vs. Adult Brain Injury
When seeking a law firm to represent an individual who has experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it’s important to select lawyers who understand the important (albeit subtle) distinctions between the signs, symptoms, and severity of these injuries, as well as how the age of the effected individual impacts their diagnosis and prognosis. The development…
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Classifications: a Crosley Law Video
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) encompasses a wide range of conditions, more than many people realize. Doctors classify TBIs as mild, moderate, or severe, each with their own distinct set of symptoms. While it’s often easy to ascertain when someone has experienced a severe or moderate TBI, mild TBIs are more difficult to diagnose and are…
Tom Crosley to Present for the Texas Trial Lawyers Association
The Texas Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA) consists of attorneys licensed in Texas who primarily represent injury victims in legal claims. Its goal is to provide services, information, and continuing legal education (CLE) for members and to encourage an active, innovative network of trial lawyers across Texas. TTLA advocates on civil justice issues that affect the…
5 MORE Myths about the Brain – Debunked
The amount of misinformation regarding the human brain that exists on the Internet is overwhelming; but given how little we actually know about this complex organ, it’s not that surprising. Impressionable, though well intentioned, individuals overhear a cool faux-factoid, and before you know it, millions of armchair neuroscientists are giving misinformed lectures on the wonders…
5 Myths about the Brain
There’s no denying that the brain is an amazing organ. Every day, it processes an incredible amount of information, and scientists discover new and exciting things about the brain almost every single day. Because the brain is such an incredible and still-mysterious part of our bodies, a lot of false information has been spread about…
The Future of Medicine: HD Medical Scanning Technology
Early this year, General Electric began clinical trials using their newest body scanner that captures internal body structures from bones to blood vessels in stunning high-definition. Called “Revolution CT,” the new scanner works by using a fan-shaped beam of x-rays that passes along patients’ bodies. This data is interpreted by computers that create an intricate…
Settlement Reached in NFL Concussion Lawsuit; Appeals to Follow?
On Wednesday, a federal district judge in Philadelphia approved a settlement in the NFL concussion lawsuit, which was filed by over 5,000 former NFL players against the league for intentionally concealing the dangers of concussions. While the case will likely face further appeal(s), this settlement represents a significant step in bringing an end toward this…
There’s a World of Difference between Adult and Child TBIs
Photo credit: Liz Henry / Foter / CC BY-ND Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a serious medical issue, regardless of age. TBIs often occur when the brain collides with the skull after a blow to the head. The range of severity can vary, and different side effects can occur depending on the type of TBI, the nature of…
Research Shows SNTF Levels Could Predict Cognitive Effects of TBI
New research conducted by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and released in the Journal of Neurotrauma suggests that elevated blood levels of calpain-cleaved αII-spectrin N-terminal fragment (SNTF), a protein that acts as a neurodegenerative biomarker, can predict the severity of a concussion when measured shortly after a sports-related injury. SNTF…
The Impact of Concussions on High School Athletics
As more professional sports leagues begin to delve deeper into the issue of concussions and traumatic brain injuries, a trickle-down effect is taking place, and the prevalence of concussions in youth sports has resulted in increased scrutiny. The underlying fear is that the risks inherent in youth athletics outweigh the positives of participation – fitness,…
