Falls are a major cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in the U.S., affecting the elderly more than any other age group, according to our Chicago brain injury lawyers. Seniors lose their balance more easily and fall off a ladder or slip on the ice more readily and lose the spring in their step. Some…
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a brain injury that occurs in newborns who suffer oxygen deprivation and decreased blood flow before their birth. Children with HIE often have developmental delays, feeding problems, trouble breathing, seizures, low muscle tone and other issues. An estimated 2 to 9 live births out of 1,000 are HIE-related births. Between…
If you or a loved one has ever suffered from a traumatic brain injury, you know just how long and difficult the recovery process can be. Researchers at 14 hospitals across the country are hoping to change that. They are conducting a new study named Hyperbaric Oxygen Brain Injury Treatment (HOBIT). The point of the…
The screeching of tires, the crunch of metal, and the smell of antifreeze, electrical wiring and other vehicle fluids can leave a lasting impression on you. It could take you years before you can smell antifreeze. You may flinch every time you hear tires screeching even if they are nowhere near you at the time….
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