Medical Issues: The Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury – What to Look For

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 ]

Multiple Concussions are Dangerous for Young People

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 ]

“This Christmas, Don’t Forget the Helmet” – Helmet Safety Information Just in Time for the Holidays

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 ]

Traumatic Brain Injuries – More Common than You Might Think

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 ]

Head Injuries – You Can’t Be Too Cautious

Attorney Courtney Van Winkle

Author: Attorney Courtney Van Winkle

The caller ID on my cell phone showed the call was coming from the middle school. It was only 1 o’clock in the afternoon and my heart skipped a beat. I stepped out of a meeting to retrieve the call. As soon as I heard the nurse’s voice, my son’s name and the words head… [ read more ]