Author: Matt Dolman

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates[1] that there approximately 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the United States each year. TBIs can range from “mild” to “severe,” and a concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury. While many TBIs are self-resolving and require little medical intervention, they have…

Of the approximately 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that occur in the United States each year, a significant number are categorized as concussions. In fact, the Brain Injury Association of America indicates1 that concussion is the most common form of brain injury. While many people may not consider a concussion a serious injury, the reality is that all TBIs…

Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the United States and were the number one cause of TBI for individuals ages 5 to 24 years, as well as the leading cause of hospitalizations related to TBI. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),1 the primary cause of TBI across all…

If you suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI)1 in a motor vehicle accident, you always want to carefully choose a medical professional who knows how to treat this type of injury and who can ensure your recovery is as smooth as possible and that you have everything you need to heal. However, if you then decide to file a legal…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates1 that an estimated 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury2 (TBI) every year. Out of these 1.7 million, 275,000 are serious enough to require hospitalization. A traumatic brain injury occurs when trauma to the head results in a disruption with the way the brain normally functions. Importantly, an impact between…

Though most people have heard of a concussion, many people may not fully understand the fact about traumatic brain injuries (TBI).1 The following is meant to dispel some commonly believed myths regarding this serious injury. You have to hit your head to receive a TBI. Though TBIs are most often associated with direct trauma to the head—often from falling or…

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates1 that approximately 1.7 million people in the United States sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. While the majority of these injuries are caused by falls, sports injuries, stuck by/against events, and violent assaults, a significant number are caused by defective consumer products. When these incidents occur, victims…

The forces involved in a motor vehicle accident can be tremendous. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles consistently travel at speeds faster than the human body was designed to travel, and the body is simply not equipped to deal with the physical forces that can be exerted on it in the event of a sudden impact. In cases in which…

The construction industry consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous industries in which to work. By definition, construction sites are “works in progress,” with unfinished structures, open excavations, open heights, and heavy machinery at every turn. In addition, much of the work that is done at a construction site involves equipment or tools that have the potential to cause…

Florida’s famously warm and sunny climate allows residents to engage in sports and other outdoor activities year-round. As a result, many school-age children and adults alike keep busy and fit by engaging in both organized competitive and less formal “pick-up” games at local parks and recreational facilities. While sports can be a great way to stay fit and meet people…