Study Finds Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Procedure May Increase Disability Risk

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3/26/2011
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Study Finds Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Procedure May Increase Disability Risk

Coping with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is difficult enough in itself. Now, a new study suggests post injury surgery could cause additional problems for patients.The study concentrated on surgery to remove part of the skull after a traumatic brain injury allowing the brain to swell. It's meant to relieve pressure in the head.

But the procedure might cause problems over the long term for some patients, according to an article on MyHelthNewsDaily. Read more on our brain injury site.

Category: Brain Damage/Head Injuries

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About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a VA injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling cases brought by victims of traumatic brain injury and closed head injuries. In fact, in 2000, our firm helped a plaintiff receive what was then the largest verdict ever in a Virginia brain injury case. Then in the year 2012 we won a $21 million brain injury verdict. We also have a blog in which we discuss only topics related to brain injuries and head wounds.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008.Shapiro and Lewis have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2008. Fewer than 5 percent of lawyers receive this professional honor. In addition, our firm was the first in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms. Our VA injury law firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.
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