Get prepared for concussions on and off the ice and slopes. Learn the symptoms and danger signs and keep an action plan on hand. Each winter, hundreds of thousands of young athletes head out to ice and ski slopes to enjoy, practice, and compete in a wide variety of winter sports. There’s no doubt that [...]
A recent personal injury case against CSX Transportation proves that you should consider your options carefully before accepting an offer to settle out of court. Richard Burden, who was a conductor employed by the company at the time, was severely injured during a fall in 2007 while dismounting a tank car. The incident took place [...]
If you suspect that an athlete has a concussion, implement your 4-step action plan: Remove the athlete from play. Look for signs and symptoms of a concussion if your athlete has experienced a bump or blow to the head or body. When in doubt, keep the athlete out of play. Ensure that the athlete is [...]
The Brain Injury Association of Washington is pleased to announce that National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell will be attending the 4th Annual Brain Injury Association of Washington‘s Gala, Auction & Dinner as their Honorary Chair. As a sign of mutual respect for the leadership that both the NFL and the Brain Injury Association of [...]
On June 12, 2010 Brian Hutchison’s life changed forever. While playing is a softball tournament in Chino Hills, CA, he suffered a catastrophic brain injury, multiple skull fractures, eye damage and other debilitating injuries. Hutchinson was air lifted from the park to the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and “spent the beginning of a new life [...]
Advocates struck a blow Thursday for protecting youth athletes from the devastating impact of concussion. Top experts gathered on Capitol Hill to explain why traumatic brain injury takes such a toll on individuals and society and to recommend federal legislation with certain key provisions. The briefing was sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine [...]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. Each year, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. Recent data shows that, on average, approximately 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury annually. A TBI is caused by a bump, blow [...]
With the end of combat operations in Iraq, the need for public attention to traumatic brain injuries will increase. The constant injuries coming out of the war zone may subside but the care and funding these soldiers need will go on for the rest of their lives. What is Traumatic Brain Injury? Traumatic brain injury [...]