Brain Injury

Maryland residents might be familiar with the story of an out-of-state man who suffered a brain injury last year by falling off a golf cart. He was recently awarded close to $17.88 million. This personal injury verdict regarding the traumatic brain injury came after a non-jury trial before a judge. It was against a local company that managed the golf…

When car accidents in Maryland involve two vehicles, the damage the vehicles sustain as well as the injuries the occupants suffer can cover a wide range. In some cases, the occupants may be able to walk away without a scratch while in other, less-fortunate cases, the occupants suffer serious injury or even death. However, when an accident between a motor…

The idea of using a bicycle as a sole source of transportation has gained more traction in this country. The benefits of this are obvious — not only is it better for the environment, but it also reduces transportation costs and is a great source of exercise. However, when an Ann Arundel cyclist hears of a serious car accident involving…

As many Maryland individuals know, a traumatic brain injury can happen to almost anyone at any time. What not as many individuals know about a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is that the injury could remain with them for an indeterminable amount of time. Some might return to prior levels of mental functioning in months, while for others, it might take…

As many Maryland residents know, traumatic brain injuries can occur almost anywhere. Whether incurred as a result of a car accident or while playing sports, any serious head trauma could have lasting implications on an individual’s overall health due. However, as many individuals still are still in the dark about traumatic brain injury, many cases go undetected for a long…

It seems like a car accident occurs nearly every single day along the streets and highways of Maryland. Sometimes the accident results in little more than a fender bender or minor injuries. However, sometimes serious injuries result. Furthermore, whether the car accident was caused by a negligent driver, a mechanical defect or poor driving conditions, too often otherwise innocent drivers,…

When a Maryland resident hears the words “traumatic brain injury,” he or she, like most people, might think that this injury is often only associated with NFL players or victims of serious accidents. However, a traumatic brain injury can occur almost anywhere. A recent out-of-state incident of a TBI appears to have involved a man, his temper and a whiskey…

Maryland residents place a large amount of trust in their health care providers. Although highly-trained, mistakes sometimes happen that can unfortunately have a drastic effect on a patient’s health and even his or her life. When a health care worker’s negligence is proved to have contributed to the causing of further injury, a worsening of the patient’s condition, or even…

When a traumatic brain injury occurs, the results on a person’s life can sometimes be long-lasting. What makes a traumatic brain injury even more insidious is the fact that it often presents differently, and the person may appear fine. However, many Maryland residents are learning that even if people are not certain whether they received one or not, the best…

Traumatic brain injury is a serious medical condition with an occurrence that is eight times higher than AIDS, breast cancer, spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis combined. As most Maryland residents know, this condition has been a widely-discussed topic in current affairs. As is often typical of popular topics, there are a slew of myths that surround traumatic brain injury,…