Category Archives: Brain Head Injuries
Court Awards $68 Million To Brain Injury Victim, Case Highlights Importance Of Upholding Standard Of Care
The Florida State 13th Circuit Court, in Hillsborough County, recently awarded over sixty-eight million dollars to Ms. Miranda Crohan. The award came after a suit was filed against her prior caregivers, who were found to be responsible for the catastrophic brain damage she incurred after suffering an electrolyte balance and not receiving appropriate care…. Read More »
Why Bleeding In The Brain Is So Dangerous
One of the most serious injuries an accident victim can suffer is hematoma, or bleeding in the brain. This injury is potentially fatal, and even those who survive could suffer permanent disabilities. All brain injuries are serious, but bleeding inside the skull carries added dangers. Our Ocala brain injury lawyers help accident victims who… Read More »
What Damages Can You Recover For A Brain Injury?
Of all the injuries one could sustain during an accident, brain injuries are among the most serious. A head injury will result in physical pain and impairments, but it will also have an impact on your emotional, financial, and social well-being, too. Head injuries also affect the entire family, as they can place a… Read More »
Long-Term Costs and Consequences for TBI Victims
You expect that the costs for treating traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be astronomical, and some statistics from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) corroborate this point from a societal perspective. The lifetime economic costs of TBI are around $76.5 billion, before adjustment for inflation. Hospitalization is at the top of… Read More »
How Do Florida Doctors Diagnose a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most serious types of bodily harm a person can sustain, but diagnosing this type of bodily harm presents challenges for a number of reasons. For one, a victim may not have any visible symptoms – or may develop them long after the initial trauma that… Read More »
