Traumatic Brain Injury: Promising New Technology for Diagnosis

Neuro-Quantum Studies Produce Objective Findings of Traumatic Brain Injury

Fredericksburg Personal Injury Attorney Nathan J. D. Veldhuis

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 ]


Secondary Brain Trauma: A Silent Killer

Tractor trailer accident attorney P. Christopher Guedri

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 ]


CBS 6 News Video Coverage: $23 Million Verdict in Tractor Trailer Accident

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 ]


Aha! An Evening of Humor, Hope and Healing – March 31, 2011 – To Benefit Building A Bridge

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 ]


Brain Injury Association of Virginia Wins National Award for Sports Concussion Public Service Announcements

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 ]


Building A Bridge – Offering Support to Traumatic Brain Injury Patients in Charlottesville

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 ]


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

Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

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

Concussions

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

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

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 ]


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