Sep
30
2011
Neuro-Quantum Studies Produce Objective Findings of Traumatic Brain Injury
Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
Author: Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis
*This originally article was published in the Fall 2011 Issue 11-3 of Headway Newsletter, Brain Injury Association of Virginia
The trial lawyer’s duty to prove the nature and extent of brain injuries in [ read more ]
Jul
28
2011
Richmond Personal Injury Attorney P. Christopher Guedri
Author: Attorney P. Christopher Guedri
It can happen in an instant. A puddle you never saw, a ball that bounced the wrong way, or a moment of inattention behind the wheel and you are forced to deal with a serious head trauma. Few things are more frightening than hearing that a loved one has suffered this type of injury. Parents drop everything… [ read more ]
Mar
4
2011
Richmond, Virginia jury awards $23 million dollar verdict in a case resulting from a 2007 tractor trailer accident.
Richmond Personal Injury Attorneys: P. Christopher Guedri & Douglas A. Barry
RICHMOND — Reposted from http://www.wtvr.com/news/wtvr-richmond-man-awarded-23-million-dollars-in-lawsuit-20110303,0,72195.story
A Richmond man involved in a serious accident four years ago… [ read more ]
Feb
14
2011
Aha! is a benefit show featuring a reception with UVA head football coach Mike London and a clean, funny standup comedy show showcasing nationally recognized standup comedians, hosted by WINA’s Jane Foy. All proceeds go to Building a Bridge!
Date: March 31st 2011
Time: Reception 6:30 pm, Comedy show 7:30 pm
Location: Jefferson Theater, 110 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Ticket price: $75 — Reception and comedy show, $20 — Comedy… [ read more ]
Jan
11
2011
Richmond, VA (1/10/2011) – The Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV) was awarded the 2010 Award of Excellence for Communications at the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) Leadership Conference this December.
BIAA honored BIAV for their work using public service announcements (PSA’s) to inform Virginians about the dangers of sports concussion, a topic that has generated quite a bit of concern, from national professional sports organizations, including the National Football League, to local school and travel sports teams.
BIAA,… [ read more ]
Sep
13
2010
Richmond TBI Attorney P. Christopher Guedri
Author: Attorney P. Christopher Guedri
Many of our clients have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A traumatic brain injury can drastically change the life of the victim and their loved ones. In some severe cases, the person who has suffered the brain injury is no longer able to live independently and needs temporary or permanent living assistance.
In Charlottesville… [ read more ]
Apr
21
2010
Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
For decades, the brain injury attorneys at the law firm of Allen & Allen have worked with clients who have suffered brain injuries caused by the negligence of others. Often these injuries are a result of falls, as a result of product defects, from car, motorcycle, or truck accidents, or from a myriad of other circumstances. Each year, approximately 1.5 million Americans suffer… [ read more ]
Apr
5
2010
Multiple Concussions are Dangerous
Concussions are among the most widely reported injuries in young people who participate in sports and recreational activities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated there are as many as 3.8 million sports and recreation related concussions in the United States every year. 1
Classified as traumatic brain injuries, concussions are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that causes the soft, gelatin-… [ read more ]
Nov
30
2009
Attorney Jason W. Konvicka
Author: Attorney Jason W. Konvicka
This Christmas, many boys and girls will wake up to a new bicycle, scooter or skateboard under the tree. Hopefully they will also unwrap a new helmet to go with it.
Did you know that nearly 50 percent of children age 14 and under who are hospitalized for bicycle, in-line skating, and skateboard-related injuries are diagnosed… [ read more ]
Nov
9
2009
Attorney Jason W. Konvicka
Author: Attorney Jason W. Konvicka
I recently read an article that stated that a person sustains a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the United States every 21 seconds. In fact, the same article indicated that traumatic brain injuries occur more frequently and affect more people than breast cancer, AIDS, and Alzheimer’s disease combined. At first, I found these statistics surprising. I even questioned their accuracy… [ read more ]