Areas of Practice - Diagnosis
Brain Injury Lawyers Can Already Utilize New TBI Testing
Saturday, March 31st, 2012Advances in diagnosis of brain injuries can greatly enhance the ability of medical experts to determin the existence and severity of traumatic brain injury.
These test are also helping brain injury lawyers more easily prove client’s cases to make sure they are compensated for thier injuriy.
Traumatic Brain Injury Possibly Linked to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Monday, March 12th, 2012Recent studies by UCLA labs have proven that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) “primes the brain for learning to be afraid.” The article recommends that Florida brain injury attorneys become familiar with the UCLA study.
Traumatic Brain Injury: Hypopituitarism and growth hormone deficiency
Friday, January 6th, 2012In recovering from a traumatic brain injury, it’s important to have an attorney who understands not only the injury, but the various medical complications and pathways to recovery. Nearly 1.7 million people will be diagnosed with a brain injury in 2012. Of those, more than 250,000 will be hospitalized and another 50,000 will die as [...]
MRIs, DTI and Diagnosing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011Prognosis knowledge is critical to the effective TBI attorney. In many cases, diffusion tensor imaging has been an inadequate resource. However, recent breakthroughs in more comprehensive brain imaging have revealed early symptoms. Florida TBI attorneys are urged to follow up with medical prognoses in these cases.
MRIs and Medical Testing for Brain Injuries
Sunday, October 30th, 2011Completely depending on MRIs and medical testing for brain injuries has proven to be less informative than expected in recent years. In these cases, recommendations are made to ensure the condition of the TBI client using additional techniques and resources.
CT Scan Often the Proper Precaution for suspected Brain Injuries in Children
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011Citing statistics is important in any discussion about making the case for using CT scans on children. Noting the importance of intervening in certain injuries circumstances that justify CT scans are outlined. There are cases when other methods of determining brain trauma can be utilized, but the article clarifies the controversy with facts that mitigate possible disadvantages associated with CT scans.
How Do I Know if I have a Brain Injury: TBI Hallmarks
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011There are several (though not all) indications that TBI may be indicated. Certain sensitivities, changes in behavior and physical acuity as well as complaints of recurring physical discomfort or disability are symptoms that should be noted. With several of these items occurring simultaneously, it is recommended that the individual be examined for the possibility of brain injury.
Emergency Rooms Often Fail To Diagnose Traumatic Brain Injury
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010According to published literature, over 50% of confirmed cases of mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) go undiagnosed by emergency room physicians. The failure of emergency medical professionals to diagnose mild TBI is due in part to the simple fact that they are trained to triage and treat the most pressing injuries first. Often, trauma patients [...]
