Friday, February 25, 2011
Donny Winn | baclofen pump trial part 2 of 4
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
Brain Injury and Food
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR7Udl3IJYo&hl=en
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Product Liability Attorneys Serving Los Angeles, California Biren & Katzman
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Saturday, November 27, 2010
Veterans' Healthcare - Adrienne Kinne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlWQv5O8gEE&hl=en
Monday, November 22, 2010
Subarachnoid Hemorrhaging
There are many developments that can arise following head trauma that can be extremely damaging and potentially deadly. These injuries can range from blows that crush brain matter through the force of the hit to damages that develop over a short period of time, eventually catching up to the injured person. Although rare when compared to other forms of brain injury, a subarachnoid hemorrhage can be very dangerous for any individual to go through, often resulting in the sufferer's death or permanent brain damage.
To understand the danger of a subarachnoid hemorrhage, it helps to understand where and what occurs during this condition. Known as the arachnoid mater, this layer of tissue, one of three layers known collectively as the meninges, wraps around the brain and helps to keep the nervous system running smoothly. However, if an injury should occur, a tear in the web-like tissue can cause blood to erupt into the area. Although this within itself is extremely unsafe to the sufferer, other complications can develop in these injuries that may additionally endanger a person.
Known as a vasospasm, the blood vessels in the arachnoid mater may actually contract during a major hemorrhage, causing the brain to lose blood and oxygen in the process. Without proper treatment to prevent these blood vessels from shutting down the flow of oxygen to the brain, a person may die from this complication.
A hemorrhage of this kind can be the cause for additional injuries if a person survives the event itself, which is usually signaled by an agonizing headache that may begin and end within seconds or a few minutes. Cognitive skills and abilities may deteriorate due to the damages caused by the stroke, or a person may even enter into a coma.
To learn more about the legal rights of brain injury victims, contact a personal injury attorney.
If you have been injured by a negligent party and have suffered undue brain damages, contact the Charleston personal injury attorneys of the Steinberg Law Firm today.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Types of Memory Loss
The brain is a phenomenal component of human function and interaction. This massively powerful organ is vital to human thinking, movement and overall functioning. However, it is also an extremely sensitive organism, making it susceptible to injury. Because of this, traumatic head injuries can easily lead to brain damage in many forms, including memory loss. The loss of memory function is a very serious injury, and by better understanding what the symptoms of memory loss are, you are better able to take steps for the protection of your personal well-being and the well-being of those you love.
Memory Loss Symptoms
The loss of memory function can be caused through a number of means, including brain growths, suffocation, brain surgery, depression, and serious head injuries or concussions. No matter the cause, it is important to note the many symptoms that can be indicative of a diminishing memory function, which can be permanent or temporary but should always be looked over by a medical professional. These include the following:
No longer being able to remember important dates
Losing the ability to remember appointments and plans
Running errands only to forget the purpose of the trip
Having trouble staying on track or frequently getting lost
Suddenly forgetting how to complete common, routine tasks
Overall confusion with everyday things
Inability to focus or stay alert
Having difficulty making decisions
When the above symptoms occur, they may be a sign of impaired memory abilities, which should be considered a serious occurrence deserving of medical attention. If your loss of memory abilities or the memory loss of a loved one has been caused due to an injury occurring while on the job, an experienced legal professional can help you seek the compensation you deserve.
For More Information
For more information on memory loss, brain injuries, or workers' compensation, visit the website of the Pennsylvania head injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today.
David Caldwell
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Dysarthria and Speech
When an individual suffers from a degenerative disease or sustained serious head trauma, the effects can destroy major functions in the brain, leading to a drastic change in lifestyle. Although many people may not commonly associate brain damage with language loss, a speech disorder known as dysarthria can occur if the brain is injured. This specific speech disorder is characterized by a lack of articulation, as the most noticeable change due to this disorder comes in the deterioration of motor skills related to speech organs.
The causes for dysarthria include diseases and forms of trauma that can be particularly damaging to the human brain. Obviously, a strong blow to the head, whether from being hit with an object, being involved in a car accident, or slipping and falling can be a major cause for brain damage of this sort. Additionally, diseases and health concerns such as strokes, Parkinson's syndrome, ataxia, and ALS can all contribute to the development of this disorder.
As dysarthria is considered more of an umbrella term for specific nerve damage, many sufferers can cite multiple forms of dysarthria due to their injuries. This disorder can affect a number of major nerves, including the facial nerve, which is responsible for controlling many facial features as well as formulating speech.
Treatment for dysarthria can be a laborious process that requires long-term speech therapy. Considering that this speech disorder directly affects the physical strength and use of these nerves and features, many exercises used attempt to rework these areas through repetitive motions and basic motor movements. In addition to attending regular treatment sessions, sufferers may be expected to practice their speech patterns on their own in order to reinforce connections.
For more information about dysarthria and how injuries causing brain damage can have legal repercussions, contact a personal injury attorney.
For more information regarding your rights in case of an accident, contact the Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorneys of Salpeter Gitkin Law Firm today.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Medical Liens And Patient Payment In North Carolina
INTRODUCTION
The traumatically brain injured constitute an ever growing segment of our population. Each year, approximately 1.4 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury in the United States. The costs of a brain injury are not purely financial. Often, a brain injury starts a downward spiral in the survivor's life where the emotional and physical ramifications quickly exceed the financial ones.
Once the acute care period is over and the patient is stabilized, the resources available to the patient can substantially impact treatment and recovery. In a perfect world, every patient would have unlimited access to the best resources available to meet their needs. Ours unfortunately is not a perfect world.
The consequences of a traumatic brain injury are far reaching. Not only are there treatment costs associated with the recovery from the acute injuries, but there are the costs of long term care and supervision, the lost support to the family unit that the injured party previously contributed, the increased physical demands placed upon the caregivers and family of the survivor to meet the needs of their injured loved ones, and the family having to step into the breach of the role that the injured person previously contributed to the family.
The analysis will focus on the sources of funding for treatment and assistance to the traumatically brain injured from First Party Resources.
FIRST PARTY RESOURCES
The person who is ultimately responsible to pay for the treatment and medical care which they receive is the person receiving the care.
A. Persons who sign medical procedure authorizations are also responsible unless they specifically and carefully limit their personal responsibility in the authorizing document. North Carolina has adopted the common law Doctrine of Necessaries. Pursuant to that body of law, a spouse or parent is legally responsible to pay for the necessaries of their spouse or children. In order for the Doctrine of Necessaries to apply, the items or services provided must be required for sustenance or support.
B. Medical Liens
North Carolina allows most health care providers to assert a medical lien against the proceeds of any recovery from a third party received by their patients. The lien is creature of statute. The statute sets forth the steps and procedures which must be followed in order to maintain and perfect a medical lien. Medical liens are perfected by filing notice of the lien with the patient's attorney.
1. The Specifics. Any person who provides drugs, medical supplies, ambulance services, services rendered by any physician, dentist, nurse or hospital or services rendered in connection with an injury is entitled to a lien upon any sums recovered as damages for personal injury.
a. No lien is valid unless the medical lien claimant "furnishes, without charge to the attorney as a condition precedent to the creation of the lien, upon request, to the attorney representing the person in whose behalf the claim for personal injury is made, an itemized statement, hospital record, or medical report for the use of the attorney in the negotiation, settlement or trial of the claim..." and a "written notice to the attorney of the lien claimed." N.C.G.S. 44-49(B).
b. The general statutes further limit the lien to no more than fifty (50%) percent of the amount of damages recovered. N.C.G.S 44-50.
c. The medical lien is paid before disbursement of any funds to the injured party. N.C.G.S 44-50.
2. Pro Rata Distribution
Where the monies available from the settlement are insufficient, within the statutory limitation, to satisfy all the medical lien claimants, each lienholder shall receive a pro-rata distribution. The medical lien claimants are entitled to receive a certification from the payor attorney containing sufficient information to demonstrate that the distribution was pro rata and consistent with the statutes. This certification typically includes a statement of all of the following:
a. The amount of the settlement or judgment.
b. The total distribution to lienholders, the amount of each lien claimed, and the percentage of each lien paid.
c. The total attorney's fees. N.C.G.S. 44-50.1
CONCLUSION
Traumatic Brain Injuries are often referred to as the silent epidemic. A person's life can be substantially and dramatically affected by a brain injury. Those of you serving on the front lines want the best outcome for their patients and clients. By securing all available funding, our patients/clients can focus on their recovery.
Perry Fisher has over 20 years of experience and specializes in traumatic brain injury. P. Fisher's North Carolina law firm provides personal attention and takes the burden of the legal issues off the shoulders of their clients. Only a specialized brain injury attorney can effectively resolve his clients' problems.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Brain Injury Awareness Month: March 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTxX_Ng9Ceo&hl=en
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Robotics in neurorehabilitation
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
Head Or Brain Injury
Traumatic injury to the head can damage the delicate tissues of the brain. Even if the full damage is not visible, brain injuries are often serious and life altering. The symptoms of brain damage vary widely, depending upon the type and extent of the injury. The most common causes of traumatic head injuries are motor vehicle accidents, falls, and firearms.
Two Categories of Brain Injury
Often, traumatic brain injuries are classified into two categories: penetrating head injury and closed head injury.
- A penetrating head injury, or open wound, is visible and involves an actual penetration of the skull and brain tissue.
- A closed head injury is the more common type of traumatic brain injury. These vary widely in severity. For example, a minor concussion is a form of closed head injury. On the other end of the spectrum, a closed head injury can result in complete disability, loss of physical function and cognitive ability, or even death.
Symptoms of Brain Injury
Sometimes the symptoms of a profound head injury are not immediately apparent. However, there are recognized symptoms of brain damage. Signs of closed head injury include unconsciousness at the accident site, a coma, or seizure(s). If an individual sustains any injury to the head, it is important to seek immediate medical attention.
When a person's head is struck or jarred in an accident, be on the lookout for headaches, nausea, confusion, or other problems with concentration or memory. Personality changes also may signal a traumatic brain injury. The injured person might become unusually irritable, angry, or depressed. Family, friends, and co-workers may notice these changes, while the injured person does not. Once again, prompt medical attention is very important for a suspected injury.
The Glasgow Coma Scale
The outcome of a traumatic brain injury varies greatly, depending on its severity. A treating physician often uses the Glasgow Coma Scale to assess the extent of the damage.
The Glasgow Coma Scale measures a closed head injury victim's ability to open his or her eyes, provide verbal responses, and provide motor responses. The scale ranges between a score of three to fifteen. The higher the score, the better the overall prognosis.
Brain Injury Statistics
Traumatic head injuries are all too common. According to the Brain Injury Association, over 1.9 million Americans suffer a brain injury each year, and approximately 80,000 of those injuries result in long-term disability. The estimated cost of caring for traumatic brain injury victims is enormous -- over $48 billion dollars per year.
Head or Brain Injury & Michigan Auto Law
Michigan auto no-fault law requires auto accident victims in Michigan to prove that their injury represents a "serious impairment of a body function." The Michigan auto no-fault law defines a "serious impairment of a body function" as an objectively manifested impairment of an important body function that affects a persons general ability to live his or her normal life.
Michigan courts have interpreted the Michigan auto no-fault threshold to restrict access to the courts for many seriously injured auto accident victims. However, Michigan auto no-fault law provides for an exception to this threshold if the auto accident victim is able to claim a closed head injury.
Michgan law, MCL 500.3135(2)(a)(ii), states:
For a closed head injury, a question of fact for the jury is created if a licensed allopathic or osteopathic physician who regularly diagnosis or treats close-head injuries testifies under oath that there may be a serious neurological injury.
If you or a loved one suffered a serious accident involving a closed head injury, brain injury or head injury, talk with an experienced Michigan personal injury lawyer.
Attorney Marya Sieminski joined the Law Offices of Sam Bernstein in 2003. She is admitted to practice law in Michigan state courts and in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and graduated magna cum laude from Wayne State University Law School. Marya has worked as a trial lawyer for 10 years and exclusively represented victims in personal injury litigation and in workers compensation claims. She also was appointed by the Governor to serve on the State of Michigan Workers Compensation Qualifications Advisory Committee.
The Law Offices of Samuel I. Bernstein, our Michigan accident and personal injury law firm, has championed the cause of seriously injured Michigan accident victims for three generations.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Riverside Car Accident Lawyers & Personal Injury Attorneys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh0q5_EmU9s&hl=en
Monday, August 2, 2010
What Happens If I File a Personal Injury Claim After the Statute of Limitations?
One of the advantages of hiring a personal injury lawyer instead of settling things on your own is that you are afforded the benefit of knowing all the legalities that cover your personal injury case. For instance, if you are minor, a claim for personal injuries can be filed until after one year after your 18th birthday, regardless of when the injury happened. This is a deviation from the law that states that a personal injury claim must be filed within two years of the injury. In legal parlance, if you file your injury claim after the so-called statute of limitations, then your case will be mostly likely dismissed by the courts. Thus, there is a need to immediately talk with a qualified and competent lawyer specializing in cases of personal injuries.
There are a lot of different factors to consider when hiring a lawyer specializing in cases of personal injuries. One of the main concerns would have to be how to approach a qualified lawyer when looking for one. Most people get to know their lawyer through word of mouth. While you can probably look for a dozen of competent ones on your own, the recommendations of family, friends, and colleagues should give you inkling as to who to approach when dealing with your own compensation claim for personal injuries.
If you want to keep with the pace of today's modern technology, however, you can perhaps also use the Internet to find a skilled and knowledgeable lawyer. With today's abundance of information over the worldwide web, utilizing lawyer directory websites would be a great source to guide you on looking for the best injury lawyer there is. Independent injury lawyer directory websites offer you a popular medium that provide a lot of helpful data such as details pertaining to the personal injury lawyer's past injury cases to assess his credibility.
While you may be familiar with a personal injury lawyer, it is always advisable to delve into the deeper details than to just rely on what's within the surface. You can acknowledge the confidence that you get from communicating with that certain personal injury lawyer but to add to your assurance, it would always be wise to know the little details from other reliable sources who know the lawyer like the support staff of the law firm for instance.
Regardless where you are, you can try scouting for the best lawyer who you think can best represent your personal injury compensation claim by inquiring about that lawyer's background through his support staff. Chances are the support staff of the lawyer will tell you an understanding of the lawyer's previous cases, which will eventually help you in deciding whether to hire the lawyer's services or not.
In conclusion, there will be a lot of available resources to help you in coming up with your decision as to whom among the qualified Oklahoma personal injury lawyers you will pick. In the end, however, your choice of an Oklahoma City personal injury lawyer will largely revolve around your confidence and trust over him successfully handling your case.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Motorcycle Accident Facts
Motorcycle accidents, as any personal injury attorney will tell you, are usually deadlier than car accidents. Whereas a car can help shield a motorist from injuries, the only protection a motorcycle rider really only has a safety helmet - if he or she is in fact wearing one - to prevent serious injury.
In my personal injury law practice in Seattle, Washington, I see my share of tragedy that comes as a result of riding the roads on two wheels instead of four. I would like to share some somber statistics on motorcycle accidents and caution bikers to be extra cautious when traveling.
• The number of accidents increases regularly year-to-year in the U.S.
• Motorcycle deaths are 30 times as great as for those who drive automobiles
• Riders under 40 are 36 more times as likely to be in an accident fatality than other drivers who are the same age
• Motorcycle riders over 40 are around 20 times more likely to be in an accident fatality than other drivers who are the same age
• Motorcycle fatalities make up about 5 percent of all highway deaths, but motorcycles represent only 2 percent of all registered vehicles in the U.S.
• Approximately 80 percent of motorcycle accidents result in personal injury or death. Car accidents? Only 20 percent.
• Most motorcycle accidents are caused by the simple fact that other vehicles fail to see them
• Weather is not a factor in 98% of motorcycle accidents
• 92% of motorcycle users involved in accidents have no safety or riding training; instead they learned on their own or from friends. Motorcycle rider safety training has been shown to significantly reduce personal injury and wrongful death in traffic mishaps.
• The typical motorcycle accident allows the operator only 2 seconds to take action to avoid a harmful collision
• In 73% of all motorcycle accidents, the rider is not using any eye protection (safety goggles, for example) and diminished vision resulting from wind delays critical reaction time to danger
• The use of a safety helmet did not cause any significant failure to hear traffic noises or create a limited field of vision that contributed to a motorcycle accident
• Riders and passengers using helmets suffered significantly lower head and neck injuries.
These statistics clearly show that motorcycle usage can be significantly more dangerous than driving a car. They also clearly show that taking the right safety steps, such as wearing a helmet, having eye protection and getting some professional motorcycle safety training, can help bikers travel much more safely.
If you or someone you know regularly travels by motorcycle, I urge you to share these facts with them and possibly save them from a motorcycle accident that could result in personal injury or even wrongful death.
For more free "Straight Talk Law" information, please visit my website at http://www.straighttalklaw.com, where you can order free books on Washington auto accidents, auto insurance, and other valuable legal information, offered as a public service by myself.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
The Oxygen Paradigm, Part 6 of 6.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZbTzwaMLiU&hl=en
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Gendlin, Liverman, & Rymer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVARu_REbdM&hl=en
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Personal Injury Lawyer - Pick the Right One
There will be no other person that can help you in time of personal injury but the Miami personal injury lawyer. A Lawyer is the right person that can provide you legal representation and can defend your rights.
Though it is very important to have the right lawyer during this case, there are still other people who do not know what a lawyer can exactly do for them. If you are one of those people, then here are some of them:
The main purpose of hiring a Miami personal injury is to claim for the right compensation from the injury that you sustained. But before the lawyer can seek the right compensation for you, they have to prove that there is really a case. This is why it is important that you have to hire the right lawyer. Keep in mind that once personal injury happen, it is important that you have to hire the right lawyer immediately. With this, you can be sure that lawyer can gather all the important evidences while everything is still fresh on the memories of those witnesses.
Sometimes you cannot decide whether you need a legal representative or not. It is all because you do not know whether there is a case or none maybe because it is your first time to encounter such accident. Instead of wondering if you need a lawyer or not, it will be better if you are going to consult an expert about it. Professionals can be a great help when it comes in determining if you need to push through some course of action or not.
There are times that injury cases do end up with out of court settlement. There are lots of lawyers who recommend their clients with these settlements because it is very expensive to push through a case. This is easier way of gaining the right compensation but it does not happen at all time. But it is important that you have to make sure that you have the right Miami personal injury lawyer in order to have a better chance of succeeding.
But there are times that they cannot settle both parties that is why they have to go through court trials. With this it is important that you have to choose the Miami personal injury lawyer that has enough court experience. You have to choose a reliable and reputable lawyer that can make you feel at ease.
Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
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Thursday, April 8, 2010
Tampa Brain Damage Lawyer - www.321Paul.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf8Ex-4fLw0&hl=en