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Brain Damage/Head Injuries

7/23/2010
James Lewis
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Virginia Study: Traumatic Brain Injury Victims Suffer From Low Melatonin

A new study conducted recently has found that past victims of traumatic brain injuries have lower levels of melatonin – an issue that could disturb patients’ sleep for years to come.

Published in the American Academy of Neurology, the study followed about 50 people – half of which had recently suffered a traumatic brain injury and half of which had never experienced head trauma. Researchers found that those who had suffered from a traumatic brain injury over one year ago produce less that normal levels of the sleep hormone melatonin and that they on average spent less time in REM sleep – the type of sleep that is considered “restful.”

What does this mean for head injury victims in Virginia? It means that your quality of life might be affected at the time of your brain injury – and that sleep issues in the wake of your accidents could be related to TBI.


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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. 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.

We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Suffolk and Newport News if you or a family member has been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness. While not every case meets our criteria, we offer free initial confidential consultations. Call us toll-free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail so we can get back to you.

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