The articles below were written by our team of Virginia Beach & Norfolk personal injury attorneys to help injured victims and their loved ones understand the legal rights they may have when pursuing a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
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What Do You Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries? Brain injury cases are among the most difficult to win because insurance claims adjusters and civil trial jurors cannot see many of the disabling effects of a TBI. -
Do Not Believe These 4 Myths About Brain Injuries Common misconceptions about traumatic brain injuries (TBI) continue discouraging people from seeking appropriate medical care after car and truck crashes, falls and medical errors. -
Attorneys Who Know How to Handle TBI Claims in Virginia The countless lawyers who run endless TV ads touting top-dollar settlements rarely have the experience necessary to deliver on promises they should not be making in the first place. -
Slip & Fall Accidents Are a Major Cause of Head Injuries in Virginia According to the Mayo Clinic, “falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury overall, particularly in older adults and young children.” -
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Homelessness If you have suffered a brain injury, you may be more at risk for long-term health issues. Call a Virginia brain injury attorney for details and assitance. -
A Virginia Head Injury Attorney Explains Second Impact Syndrome Rare but usually fatal, SIS develops when a person suffers a second concussion before recovering from a recent mild traumatic brain injury. -
Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Cause Behavioral Problems and Personality Disorders Individuals who suffer TBIs are much more likely to develop a mental or personality disorder than people who do not experience brain injuries. -
Know When to See a Doctor About Possible Concussion Symptoms Concussions can develop after any impact to the head, whenever the head snaps back and forth suddenly, and when a person’s body stops suddenly, as when falling to the ground. -
Questions You Must Answer About a Concussion During a Traumatic Brain Injury Lawsuit The leading causes of concussions and other traumatic brain injuries are falls and motor vehicle crashes—especially when a car or truck strikes a pedestrian, motorcycle rider or bicyclist. -
A Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer Explains Why Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Be So Devastating CDC experts note that TBI victims and their families suffer from lifelong effects like “impairments related to thinking or memory, movement, sensation (e.g., vision or hearing), or emotional functioning (e.g., personality changes, depression).”