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,…
The NFL and TBI: Review of the Issues Surrounding the Case
A lawsuit filed in July of 2012, now involving over 4,000 former NFL players, alleges that the NFL was both hiding what it knew about the cumulative effects of repeated head trauma and denying the links between the sport and long-term brain damage. In November of that same year, it came to light that the…
Dietary Supplements for Concussions: a False Bill of Goods
With concussions making major headlines in the national media, many companies (mostly online) are promoting dietary supplements as a means of preventing and treating these traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). As such, the FDA has begun issuing warnings to businesses that claim their supplements are useful in dealing with issues related to concussions. The FDA is…
New Research Suggests Link between TBI And Dementia
New research suggests that older individuals may be at greater risk of developing dementia in the event that they suffer a mild concussion – a form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Discussing the recent study on TBI and dementia, which appeared in the October 27th issue of JAMA Neurology, Dr. Raquel Gardner, the lead author…
Recent Research could Shed New Light on Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes
While there is a common set of symptoms that generally accompanies a traumatic brain injury (TBI), those symptoms vary in type, severity, and duration. Because of this, no two individuals will present identically after suffering their injury, which makes diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment more difficult for physicians and neuropsychologists. However, a new study could pave…
Traumatic Brain Injuries – Infographic
We’ve put together this infographic to provide some quick information about the brain and how traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect their sufferers. TBI is an injury with a broad range of symptoms, and the impact on an individual and their families can be harrowing. At the Crosley Law Firm, we understand that winning a brain…
Recent Studies Investigate Severity and Length of Pediatric Concussion Symptoms
The “Silent Injury” In the last few years, concussions in young people have come to the forefront of medical studies. Concussions are unpredictable, hard-to-diagnose injuries that require vigilant treatment and care for a number of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that do not always present immediately, which is why they’re often referred to as the…
Study Concludes Afghanistan/Iraq Vets Who’ve Suffered TBI are at Increased Risk to Develop Epilepsy
A recent study funded by the VA Health Services and Development Administration and conducted by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has concluded that United States veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars who experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) while deployed were 28% more likely to develop epilepsy…
“Mild” Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Still Prove Devastating
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are perhaps the most misunderstood among the injuries that victims often suffer in car crashes. Most people associate TBIs with combat veterans, professional athletes, and coma patients. However, mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs for short; also known as concussions) are a common occurrence in people who have been in a car…
Litigating Traumatic Brain Injury Cases – a Presentation by Thomas A. Crosley
“Litigating Traumatic Brain Injury Cases” is a presentation on the topic of traumatic brain injuries, how to litigate them, and an overview of TBI issues, with definitions, brain imaging technology, types of expert witnesses in a TBI case, and common defenses. Additionally, the presentation will feature insights from seasoned practitioners to help attorneys navigate the…
