A Day - in - the - Life video is an effective way to illustrate the extent and
impact of injuries sustained by the victim.
Not exact matches
Unfortunately, there has been during this same period, and especially in the last five to ten years, a substantial increase in the number
of reported cases
of second
impact syndrome (SIS), which occurs when an athlete who
sustains head trauma, i.e. a traumatic brain
injury - often a concussion or worse
injury, such as a cerebral contusion (bruised brain)-
sustains a second head
injury before signs
of the initial
injury have cleared.
The program must include the following: (1) the recognition
of the symptoms
of head and neck
injuries, concussions, and
injuries related to second -
impact syndrome; and (2) the appropriate amount
of time to delay the return to sports competition or practice
of a student - athlete who has
sustained a concussion or other head
injury.
Chukwu
sustained serious eye
injuries as a result
of the
impact of the Colonel's elbow.
Astonishingly, 39 percent
of respondents
sustained more than five head
injuries and 77 percent had more than three head
impacts during their time in theater.
Impact speeds in these sorts
of accidents can be high and the
injuries sustained by the vehicle occupants can be severe.
... that due to the «minimal nature
of the
impact forces involved in the collision»... the Plaintiff had not
sustained any «compensable
injury».
A 25 year old housewife who
sustained a soft tissue
injury to her lower back which affected a pre-existing condition and had symptoms on a daily basis for six months after the accident with a full recovery after nine months (but still suffered anxiety and hyper vigilance driving for 18 months) was given # 2750 by Sheriff Hammond in Jedburgh Sheriff Court (GWD 20/8/10 Number 492) Pollock v Westall) the sheriff felt it was appropriate to take account
of the psychological
impact.
Injuries sustained in sports come in a variety
of forms, which will often
impact individuals not only in how they participate in sports and recreation, but as well in other aspects not related, in their lives.
Spinal cord
injuries in Kentucky are usually the result
of a sudden, strong
impact, like those
sustained in a motor vehicle accident, or as a result
of a crushing heavy object falling on top
of the victim.
If a person
sustains a traumatic brain
injury and is unable to read for a long period
of time and that was both a work and leisure activity, it is going to have a different
impact on them than someone who did work with their hands and enjoyed watching TV as a prime leisure activity.
As with any accident, the driver and passengers
of all vehicles involved in the crash may have
sustained injuries during the
impact.
Because TBI victims often incur significant losses that can have a direct
impact on their quality
of life, it is critical to do everything you can to protect your rights after a
sustaining a traumatic brain
injury.
Many people who
sustain injuries in a low - speed auto accident are not taken seriously by insurance companies, even though insurance companies are well aware
of significant studies and research which validates
injuries from low -
impact / low - speed accidents.
Our experience has allowed us to network with medical professionals and other technical specialists who we can rely on to testify about the nature
of an accident, the
injuries that our clients have
sustained and the financial
impact that those
injuries have.
Considering the fact that motorcycle riders lack the physical protection provided by four - wheel vehicles, the medical
injuries sustained from the
impact of a motorcycle crash can be devastating.
If you're driving alone without any passengers, and your car gets t - boned at a relatively low speed on the passenger side
of the door, it's conceivable that the driver would not
sustain any
injuries because the opposite side
of the car absorbed all
of the shock and
impact.
Brain
Injuries Whether
sustained through physical trauma or as a result
of a lack
of oxygen or blood, a brain
injury may have a dramatic
impact on virtually every area
of a victim's life.
An interesting factor to look at in regard to the type
of injury sustained is the
impact it may have on the type and amount
of monetary damages the victim may be entitled to.
We have also gained a deep understanding
of the deep
impact sustaining an
injury has on the
injury victim and his or her family, and the peace
of mind that comes from resolving an
injury case.
Most, if not all,
of the expert evidence was focused on whether the plaintiff
sustained a mild traumatic brain
injury as a result
of a relatively minor rear ‑ end
impact during the accident.
Victims who are involved in high -
impact accidents are at an increased risk
of sustaining serious
injuries to their spinal cord, which can lead to quadriplegia.
Often, timing is
of the essence, when it comes to
injuries sustained in an auto accident because the quality and timeliness
of care will have an
impact on the long - term recovery
of the injured person.
The Greater Boston Bus Accident Attorneys at the law firm
of Altman & Altman understand that
injuries sustained in a bus accident often have an enormous
impact on the daily lives
of victims and their families.