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Victims of traumatic brain injuries face many hardships, including memory loss, personality shifts, paralysis, epilepsy and seizures, which can severely limit a victim’s quality of life. Recovering victims might need to take medication for the rest of their lives to prevent seizures, and they might not be able to enjoy some of their favorite activities.… read more
Tommy Thomas, a 14-year-old from Olathe, Colorado was riding a bike with his friend when he was hit by a tractor-trailer carrying cattle on October 6. Tommy sustained a traumatic brain injury in the truck accident, and doctors had to remove part of his skull to prevent further brain damage as his brain continued to… read more
According to court records, Ted Madrid did not mean to kill his girlfriend’s two-year-old son. It was his failure to act properly, however, that earned his guilty conviction. An Arapahoe jury found Madrid guilty of first-degree murder and two counts of child abuse resulting in death. These charges carry a mandatory life sentence in prison… read more
In the wake of the Aurora theater shooting, the Community First Foundation established the Aurora Victim Relief Fund to raise money for the survivors and victims’ family members. It raised approximately $5 million. Recently, the fund’s “special master” Ken Feinberg announced the breakdown of the fund’s money: family members of the 12 deceased victims and… read more
In early October, physicians from across the country met in Denver for the annual Scientific Assembly. The assembly is a gathering of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Some members presented a study with discouraging news: a majority of winter athletes like skiers and snowboarders are wearing helmets, but deaths and serious injuries from… read more
The media has covered football-induced brain injuries extensively. However, football players are not the only athletes suffering from brain injuries, according to a recently released documentary. Head Games, a documentary directed by Steve James (Hoop Dreams), is based on the book of the same title by Christopher Nowinsky. The film focuses on brain injuries sustained… read more
When Jamie Hilton awoke from surgery, she had no memory of her accident. She did not remember falling 12 feet and hitting her head on a culvert while fishing with her husband. Upon awakening, she was slightly alarmed to find a piece of her skull inside her abdomen. “I remember lifting my gown and looking… read more
Wil Craig was 17 years old when he suffered a traumatic brain injury. He was riding in a friend’s car. The friend was texting while driving, and she crashed the car into a tree. She was driving 120 MPH at the time, and she had only gotten six letters into her message: it said “Where… read more
As the NFL begins its new season, many athletes and spectators wonder how much damage the sport is doing to its players. A class action lawsuit and athlete suicides, along with several studies, suggest a link between football injuries and long-term psychological effects, including depression, suicide and Alzheimer’s disease. To address these concerns, the NFL… read more
Guns and gun laws have dominated political discussions in the wake of the tragic The Dark Knight Rises shooting in Aurora, Colorado. An armored shooter opened fire on a crowd gathered to watch the first midnight showing of the new Batman movie, killing 12 people and injuring at least 50 more. Gun sales have reportedly… read more
