People with brain injuries are sometimes judged by others as being lazy for struggling to gain positive momentum in their lives following an injury. This can be the inability to get a job, or maintain the same active lifestyle they had before the injury. The effects of a brain injury are psychological, and may be… read more
Research that was presented in a 2017 meeting for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons found that overall concussion rates have increased amongst high school athletes, and that female soccer players have the highest risk of concussion, even more than football payers. This could be due to lack of concussion prevention programs, and not having… read more
If you or a loved one has had a serious brain injury, you know what a struggle it can be to recover. In many situations, the effects of a serious brain injury last long after the initial recovery process. The brain affect moods, personality, and emotional responses. A serious injury can change brain chemistry and… read more
Recovering from a traumatic brain injury can be extremely difficult. Not only have you gone through the process of being physically injured, you have to deal with how to pay for your injury, the psychological implications of post-injury stress and anxiety, and how to transition back to your normal life. It may take months, even… read more
Many NFL players leave the league after playing for sometimes very short careers and start experiencing traumatic brain injuries and life crippling brain diseases such as CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy). Recently, an article in time magazine detailed out that NFL research on brain disease had been done on deceased players, thus making it very difficult… read more
A slip and fall accident can occur during a trip to the supermarket, while eating at a restaurant or shopping. Brain injuries or broken bones are both possible outcomes. Let’s say an injured patron decides to sue. How could the outcome vary based on the circumstances? Colorado law uses a modified comparative fault rule for… read more
Stores have a responsibility to the public to make sure their businesses are free of hazards. Hazards can include wet floors, loose wiring, poor construction, improperly stocked shelves and other safety issues. When customers are harmed by hazards while shopping, they have every right to seek justice against the negligent businesses that are responsible for… read more
Researchers at the Yale School of Medicine have proposed an interesting theory about King Henry the VIII, one of European history’s most brutal monarchs. The theory argues King Henry’s impulsive and violent behavior may have been caused by a series of brain injuries, possibly even chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Historical records show that King Henry was… read more
Survivors of car crashes, blunt force trauma, falls, and other accidents account for the 1.7 million Americans who sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) every year. Depending on the severity of the injury, survivors may need an extended period of rehabilitation. In our great state of Colorado, many programs can help individuals and their families recover.… read more
