Brain injury in any victim can be serious. There are many types of accidents that we see here at Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp that cause brain injuries. One of the most common causes is a car accident. Depending on the extent of the injury, the victim can be left with residual effects for an extended…
A recent study from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has concluded that even mild concussions can cause severe and long-lasting impairments in the brain’s ability to clean itself of toxins, which triggers a high risk for Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other neurodegenerative problems. The study discovered a previously unknown consequence of brain injuries…
Traumatic brain injuries are different from other types of serious accident injuries in a number of ways. Perhaps the biggest different is that a head injury can affect the way you think, the way you act, and how your brain functions – an important consideration for anyone attempting to return to their career and provide…
Recently a man who had recovered from a traumatic brain injury went on a recumbent bike ride across the country for a cause that he believed in. He was struck and killed by a pickup truck in North Carolina – after traveling thousands of miles on his bike despite his disabilities. Recumbent bikes were invented…
New research has revealed a large amount of new information that could lead to significant advances in brain injury reduction and prevention.