Many people in Pennsylvania and the rest of the country are affected by traumatic brain injuries each year. In fact, 1.7 million people suffer from TBIs annually in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Because the brain is the most complex part of our bodies, the severity and effect […]
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Nfl Wants Brain Injury Lawsuits To Be Heard In Philadelphia
As we have discussed in past posts, more than 100 former professional football players have brought personal injury lawsuits against the National Football League, alleging that the organization knew concussions could cause traumatic brain injuries, but failed to protect the players. The players all claim to suffer from concussion-related brain injuries resulting from the sport […]
Study Traumatic Brain Injury Doubles Chance Of Dementia
Depending on the severity of a brain injury and the area of the brain affected, many immediate and gradual effects can result. Some of the most common ways to develop brain injuries are through accidents, sports injuries and falls. Unfortunately, brain injuries can change a person’s life forever, with lingering effects years down the road. […]