Month: February 2013
There are several myths surrounding the ever-expanding field of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). One of the most common myths associated with TBI is that they are only caused by a sudden or severe blow to the skull. We see this type of TBI all the time with professional sports athletes, especially in the NFL. Hollywood has also chosen to focus…
In the United States, suicide is among the leading causes of death with around 40,000 deaths each year. Most people are likely to associate suicide with addictions or mental illness, but not many have considered the odds of a suicide resulting from a traumatic brain injury. On February 17, 2013, Country singer Mindy McCready was found dead on her front…
Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a very common disorder and affects over one million Americans each year. A recent study has linked mild traumatic brain injury to abnormalities in the white matter of the brain, also known as “potholes”. With over two million soldiers in the United States alone, an estimated 10% of these men and women have experienced…
This morning, during my foray through social media and the news, I came across a YouTube video entitled: “Re-learning My Broken Memories, Inspirational Monologue - by Sam Way.” As an attorney who represents brain injury victims and enjoys sharing inspiration, the headline interested me. I clicked the link. The video opens to a young man, in his late teens, walking…
For quite some time, the Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation (FINR) has been the talk of Wauchula, FL, and unfortunately the news hasn’t been favorable for this brain-injury center. Abuse, unacceptable employees conduct, and neglect of patients have all been familiar headlines and allegations over the past year. After hearing these accusations many patients have moved to other facilities to…
For many soldiers, returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan is a time for celebration and coming together with their loved ones. However, a segment of our soldiers are not so fortunate and will return home with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and/or Traumatic Brain Injuries. Is our health care system prepared to deal with and assist victims of TBI within our…
