Traumatic Brain Injury

Depressed Skull Fracture Complications

November 6, 2015 | Edward Smith

$depressed skull fracture complications$ My law firm has represented many people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a vehicle or motorcycle accident. As a Sacramento Brain Injury Attorney my office is experienced in helping represent individuals who have endured a head injury due to no fault of their own. As a Sacramento Motorcycle Accident Attorney I have unfortunately seen many people suffer horrible head trauma, most notably, depressed skull fractures.

Most patients with a depressed fracture of the skull which has been properly treated recover rapidly and completely. In the majority, brain damage is limited to the immediate vicinity of the fracture, and this precludes prolonged unconsciousness with its attendant hazards, unless there is in addition a blunt (acceleration) component to the injury.

Traumatic Brain Injury Videos

October 30, 2015 | Edward Smith

Traumatic brain injury can certainly cause devastating results, however sometimes inspiration results as well, as shown in these videos.

National champion cross-country skier recovers from massive head injuries and seven-week coma following a motor vehicle collision:

Brain Trauma and Head Injuries

October 9, 2015 | Edward Smith

Head Injuries and Brain Trauma

As a Sacramento Brain Injury Attorney, I have represented a great many clients over the years who have suffered horrible head trauma and brain trauma as a result of an auto accident or motorcycle accident.

The Complexities of Measuring and Defining Pain

October 2, 2015 | Edward Smith

My personal injury law firm has represented a great many people over the years who have been injured in motorcycle accidents and automobile accidents. One somewhat difficult aspect of the profession is determining, and measuring, how much pain any one individual suffers as a result of injuries caused by trauma.

The Complexities of Measuring and Defining Pain

Motorcycle Accidents and Brain Injuries

September 11, 2015 | Edward Smith

Unfortunately, many victims of motorcycle accidents suffer a brain injury. Sometimes these victims also suffer post-traumatic amnesia which can be short term, or long term.

Does the length of post-traumatic amnesia and/or a loss of consciousness predict long-term cognitive impairment? The two clinical terms are not necessarily synonymous.

Auto and Motorcycle Accidents can cause Tinnitus

August 14, 2015 | Edward Smith

Tinnitus is a common symptom from a traumatic brain injury following an auto or motorcycle accident. I have represented clients over the years who have suffered hearing loss or damage resulting from a head injury. Often times, a deployed airbag can cause an inner ear injury.

Tinnitus is best defined as any sensation of a sound that does not arise from a source external to the person who experiences the sound. Although tinnitus is most often perceived as “a ringing in the ears,” a variety of other sounds, such as buzzing, humming, whistling, clicking, or roaring, may be heard.

Paralysis caused by Brain Injury

August 14, 2015 | Edward Smith

Paralysis is a common symptom from a traumatic brain injury following an auto or motorcycle accident. I have represented clients over the years who have suffered paralysis resulting from a head injury. Sadly, this condition can have a devastating effect on one’s life.

Hemiplegia is a complete paralysis of one side of the body; hemiparesis is a partial paralysis.

Crane Accidents

May 1, 2015 | Edward Smith

Something about crane accidents capture the imagination and horror of many. When a tragic crane accident occurs, it is often front page news, perhaps because it results in dramatic images of property damage, sometimes way up in a city’s skyline. But the severe injuries and deaths that can occur in such a situation make an accident involving a crane something not to be ogled, but avoided at all costs. Construction workers account for a disproportionate percentage of work-related fatalities yearly and are substantially more likely to receive serious injuries when compared to employees in other industries.

After a series of crane accidents making the news, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a program aimed at reducing significant injuries and deaths related to the operation of cranes in general industry, construction and maritime operations in the Pacific Northwest. And to improve compliance with its program, OSHA conducted compliance inspections, training, consultations on-site, and outreach programs. They also formed partnerships and alliances to help improve crane safety.

Forklift Accidents

April 29, 2015 | Edward Smith

Forklift accidents are a major cause of workforce injuries, especially in industrial warehouses. We will examine some of the major causes of forklift-related accidents and injuries and discuss how to prevent them.

Preventing Tip-Overs

Resources for Catastrophic Injuries

February 20, 2015 | Edward Smith

People who have sustained catastrophic injuries (and their families) are often in need of very specific, specialized information regarding the injury suffered, the latest care and support options, research into new treatment options, and the psychological and emotional support that can come from connecting with other people who have suffered similar losses. For some of the categories of catastrophic injuries, the following resources may be helpful:

Burn Injury Resources