Author: Matt Dolman

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)1 can be very costly for victims. If you suffered a TBI due to the negligence of another party, you have the legal right to seek damages2 for all of your related losses. The following are examples of types of losses requested in TBI cases: Medical bills Medical expenses following a traumatic brain injury can be overwhelming…

  Accidents can happen anywhere, and in some cases may be more likely to occur when we are familiar with our surroundings. Traumatic brain injuries1 are a type of injury that occurs when a blow or jolt to the head results in a disruption in the way the brain normally functions. They can occur in a number of ways, but…

Traumatic brain injuries,1 or TBIs, are among the most serious type of injury that a person can sustain. They can occur during virtually any physical activity, ranging from walking down the sidewalk to participating in contact sports. TBIs occur when a bump, blow, or jolt to the head results in a disruption in the way the brain normally functions. According…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 2.5 million people1 either went to the emergency room, were admitted to the hospital, or died due to suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI). While TBIs can happen to anyone, certain factors often put individuals at a higher risk of suffering a brain injury than others. The following…

  Going to restaurants, stores, cafes, shops, and other retail establishments is an everyday part of life for many people who live and work in the Tampa area. While the vast majority of these visits are without incident, each day individuals sustain injuries while visiting property owned and managed by others. While in many cases, these injuries involve little more…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates1 that an estimated 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. Traumatic brain injuries occur when trauma to the head causes injury to the brain resulting in a disruption of normal function. The most common kinds of TBI with which most people are familiar is a concussion. While…

In the Florida heat, many people head to the swimming pool on a regular basis to stay cool and have some fun. While a day in the sun should be nothing but enjoyable, many individuals unfortunately suffer injuries in swimming pool accidents. As reported1 by the United States government's pool safety agency, over 5,000 people suffer injury or die in…

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur when the brain collides with the skull and suffers damage as a result. This type of injury is, understandably, most often associated with a victim who suffers direct trauma to the head. However, many people may not realize that a person does not need to actually hit their head on an object in order to…

Many people in Florida regularly enjoy sports and other recreational activities on a regular basis. Participation in athletic competitions and events can be an excellent way to exercise and meet people with similar interests. In addition, sports play an essential role in childhood development for many individuals, teaching them valuable lessons such as teamwork, problem solving, physical skills, and the…

Of the approximately 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries1 that occur each year, a significant number happen when the victim is on someone else’s property. Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are an injury to the brain that causes a disruption in normal function. In many cases, they occur after a bump or blow to the head, but can also happen when…