As the name obviously suggests, a dental malpractice lawyer is specifically advising or litigating cases in which a party was injured due to negligence during dental work, wrong or false diagnosis of a relevant health condition, or intentional or unintentional misconduct by the dental health care provider. If your injury can be directly linked to dental malpractice, it is certainly advisable to consult with a reputable dental malpractice lawyer in order to discuss the necessary Continue Reading
Dental Malpractice Settlement Cases
It is recommended for those who believe they are victims of bad dental practices to keep a diary of documentation as it occurs including, dental care injuries, current symptoms and subsequent treatment of injuries and symptoms. Documenting the sequence of events lends credibility to a claim for dental malpractice. Also, ask for help from a dental malpractice lawyer in good standing who specializes in this area of law as soon as possible to avoid missing Continue Reading
What Should You Never Do When Dealing With an Insurance Adjuster?
You have likely had a claim against an insurance company for a property damage claim such as hail damage, a leaking roof, etc. You may have received a call or visit from the insurance adjuster to discuss your claim. If you have to deal with an insurance adjuster in the future, there are some tips which may help your matter go better. First of all, anything you say can and may be used against you Continue Reading
Brain Injury, Soldiers, NFL Players and the American Public
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have lead to catastrophic head injuries for thousands of American soldiers. In many cases, the injuries are closed head injuries that are the result of concussive events. Often these kinds of injuries show no visible wounds but have a severe impact on the service member’s brain. Roadside bombs and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) have certainly killed thousands of brave American soldiers but many have survived such attacks only to Continue Reading
Litigating Spinal Cord Injury Cases
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, approximately 12,000 spinal cord injuries occur in the United States each year and more than 250, 000 people are living with spinal cord injuries. Nearly $3 billion dollars are spent annually to treat survivors of these injuries. Most spinal cord injuries are the result of car accidents, falls, acts of violence and sporting accidents. While some result in premature death, many people survive but have Continue Reading
15 Brain Injury Facts Every Athlete Should Know
Your brain is the control center of your body, monitoring, adapting, remembering and maintaining everything you need to live and thrive as a human being. While the brain might be king of your organs, it’s also incredibly fragile — even a small bump or knock to the head can do serious damage and inhibit its ability to function properly. Engaging in sports and athletic activities can raise your risk of encountering potential brain-knocking situations, so Continue Reading
Diffuse Brain Injuries – What is Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI) ?
Diffuse brain injury, more often than not, is misdiagnosed or NOT diagnosed because it is not revealed by a CT scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The diffuse damage on the cellular level can be seen only under a microscope which means it can only be seen during an autopsy. Diffuse axonal brain injury is one of four types of diffuse brain injury and has begun to receive more attention in the medical community. Concussions and Continue Reading
Hypoxic Brain Injury – Hypoxia and Injuries
Hypoxic brain injury is caused by a decrease in the supply of oxygen going to the brain. It differs from an anoxic brain injury because anoxia means there is no oxygen going to the brain. That does not mean that a hypoxic brain injury is any less severe. Patients must still be ventilated and other life-saving measures must be taken. Hypoxia can cause coma, seizures and, even, brain death. A major consideration with hypoxia will be how long Continue Reading
Acquired Brain Injury – What is an ABI?
Acquired brain injury, simply stated, includes any brain injury that is acquired at or after birth. Cerebral palsy, for instance, can be acquired prior to birth, during the birthing process or shortly after birth. Since there is evidence that cerebral palsy can be linked to the mother or child’s medical history, it is not really considered to be what is commonly known as acquired brain injuries. Multiple sclerosis certainly affects the brain but it is considered to Continue Reading
Anoxic Brain Injury – What are Hypoxic Anoxic Brain Injuries?
Anoxic brain injury is caused by a lack of oxygen going to the brain. The brain begins losing brain cells after only four minutes without oxygen. There are very few things in life that you can do in that short amount of time. Please understand that when a brain loses brain cells, it’s not like you lose your car keys. Lost, in this context, means dead! Readers of Brain Injury Survivor’s Guide are familiar with the fact that Beth’s anoxic brain injury was caused Continue Reading