How Much Is a Head Injury Claim Worth in Washington?

Brain Injury
How Much Is a Head Injury Claim Worth in Washington

If you suffered a head injury in an accident, you might be wondering how much your head injury claim is worth. Well, to answer that question, you should know that there are a few different factors that can go into determining how much head injury claim payouts can be. In this post, we will discuss...

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What Are the Long-Term Effects of a Head Injury to a Child?

Brain Injury
Young girl with injury on head lying on bed in hospital

The following blog article was updated in January 2022. Unraveling the long-term effects of a child’s head injury, this article explores medical insights, developmental impacts, and legal avenues for support. Any head injury as an adult is cause for concern, even seemingly minor ones. But what happens when that same injury happens to someone much...

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Which Part of the Spine is Most Commonly Injured and Why?

Brain Injury
Spinal cord injury diagnosis.

The cervical spine is the most vulnerable to injury because of its high mobility and exposure to sudden impacts. Despite this, injuries to the thoracic and lumbar spine can also lead to severe, lasting disabilities. Key Takeaways The cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) regions are the most injury-prone areas of the spine, with the...

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Vision Loss: Its Relation To Traumatic Brain Injury

Brain Injury
Visually impaired man

Suffering any type of head trauma can be severe. When your head hits an object in a car accident or during a slip and fall, it can result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Even mild traumatic brain injuries can have long-lasting effects, including vision and hearing issues. If you suffered a head injury, it’s...

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Repeated Concussions: Its Dangerous Effects to the Brain

Brain Injury
Man with head injury receiving the first aid.

Concussions are common in personal injury claims, especially car accidents and motorcycle accidents. Many people with a concussion heal within a few weeks with no noticeable side effects. However, other people experience lingering symptoms. Even if you recover from a concussion without any long-term effects, there are future risks. People who have had one concussion...

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Pituitary Gland Damage: What Are The Common Causes and Symptoms?

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An image showing a damage to pituitary gland.

In medical school in the US, doctors must decide what type of medicine they wish to specialize in. Essentially, medical students pick an area they want to become an “expert” in and focus their studies and internships on that body part or system. And while having experts in various bodily systems can be beneficial, when...

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Hypoxic/Anoxic Brain Injury: What You Must Know

Brain Injury
A doctor reviewing a hypoxic brain injury results.

Unlike a traumatic brain injury that involves acute physical trauma, a hypoxic or anoxic brain injury results from a lack of oxygen to the brain. A stroke is a typical example of brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen. However, strokes are not the only cause of hypoxic and anoxic brain injuries. Some of...

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How Can a Traumatic Brain Injury Affect Driving Ability?

Brain Injury
Nurse bandaging the head of a patient after a serious accident.

People attempting to live with a traumatic brain injury often find that returning to “life as normal” is challenging. Depending on the severity of the injury, this challenge can be mild, moderate, or extreme. But if a patient is or becomes able to complete basic daily personal tasks, the next question most of them want...

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