Victims
of catastrophic brain injuries, amputations, disabling injuries or the loss of a family member from a crash do not want their law firm to be dealing with such severe circumstances for the first time.
Not exact matches
Cheerleading is one
of the highest risk sporting events for direct
catastrophic injuries that can result in permanent
brain injury, paralysis or death, with cheerleading accounting for an astounding 66 percent
of all
catastrophic injuries in high school female athletes over the past 25 years.
In extremely rare instances, a player who continues to play with concussion symptoms can suffer
catastrophic injury or death from second impact syndrome, a form
of swelling
of the
brain.
If an athlete is allowed to continue playing after concussion, however, their recovery is likely to take longer, and they may be at increased risk
of long - term problems (e.g. early dementia, depression, more rapid aging
of the
brain, and in rare cases, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and, in extremely rare instances,
catastrophic injury or death.
When I finally had a chance to speak, we were already running over the 2 1/2 hours allotted for the roundtable, so I was only able to briefly touch on two
of my many message points: one, that the game can be and is being made safer, and two, that, based on my experience following a high school football team in Oklahoma this past season - which will be the subject
of a MomsTEAM documentary to be released in early 2013 called The Smartest Team - I saw the use
of hit sensors in football helmets as offering an exciting technological «end around» the problem
of chronic under - reporting
of concussions that continues to plague the sport and remains a major impediment, in my view, to keeping kids safe (the reasons: if an athlete is allowed to keep playing with a concussion, studies show that their recovery is likely to take longer, and they are at increased risk
of long - term problems (e.g. early dementia, depression, more rapid aging
of the
brain, and in rare cases, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and in extremely rare instances,
catastrophic injury or death.)
* Announcement
of the rule came just days before a study, presented to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine meeting in San Francisco, found that making sure that football helmets fit properly, and that those with air bladder linings are properly inflated, may be two
of the simplest but most effective ways to minimize the risk
of concussion and
catastrophic brain injury in the sport.
Except for perhaps some sort
of catastrophic injury to mother (e.g. post partum bleed so severe it ends in
brain damage), I think most mothers would choose to trade
injury to themselves for the life
of their child.
Because they can detect subtle signs
of cognitive impairment indicating that an athlete's
brain has not fully healed, even where the athlete claims his symptoms have cleared, the tests are designed to help to protect young athletes against the risk
of suffering a second concussion by returning too soon, which can lead to short - and long - term cognitive problems, and
catastrophic injury or even death from second impact syndrome.
Rose is a specialist lawyer in serious /
catastrophic injuries including loss
of sight,
brain injury, spinal
injury and loss
of limb and fatal accidents, and is frequently asked to lecture nationally and internationally on the UK's civil justice system.
[5] Hoang (Litigation Guardian
of) v Personal Insurance Co.
of Canada, 2014 ONSC 81 (Divisional Court)-- A 6 - year - old boy sustained a
catastrophic brain injury and was required to attend a specialized private school.
Motorcycle accidents are also deserving
of compensation, especially those that result in
catastrophic injuries such as
brain trauma and spinal cord
injuries.
Closed head concussion
injury, open head
injury, other types
of traumatic
brain injury, as well as soft tissue
injury, are just some
of the possible
injuries that can be sustained in
catastrophic accidents.
While no amount
of compensation can replace the life
of a loved one or fully compensate the victim for serious and
catastrophic injuries such as
brain damage or paralysis, we seek to recover reparation for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress to the maximum extent allowed by the laws
of the State
of California.
As Elizabeth, New Jersey accident lawyers, we fight for the victims
of car and truck accidents that suffer with
catastrophic injuries like traumatic
brain injury, spinal cord damage or burns.
You should not attempt to do this without being represented by a highly experienced
injury lawyer in Fort Collins, CO who is thoroughly familiar with
brain and other
catastrophic injuries, and who understand the potential long - term consequences
of a TBI.
According to Columbia court, a
catastrophic injury creates life altering change, such as death, paraplegia, loss
of a limb,
brain injury, or significant
injury that prevents the injured person from returning to life as they knew it.
A
catastrophic injury such as a traumatic
brain injury or paralysis will change the lives
of an entire family forever.
I qualified as a solicitor in September 2013 after having spent two years dealing with various types
of personal
injury claims, including
catastrophic brain injury cases, various types
of industrial accidents and clinical negligence work.
The plaintiff in this case had suffered a
catastrophic brain injury as a result
of a motor vehicle accident in December
of 2010.
Brain damage, quadriplegia or other
catastrophic injury can mean a lifetime
of financial and emotional loss.
In the aftermath
of a
catastrophic injury, such as traumatic
brain injury, the victim can pursue a personal
injury lawsuit against the negligent party who is responsible for causing the
injuries.
Sadly, these victims often don't survive or are left with a
catastrophic injury, such as a traumatic
brain injury (TBI) or spinal cord
injury (SCI), as a result
of the wreck.
Fairfax County Jury verdict against fireworks company for negligent production
of commercial fireworks display resulting in
catastrophic injuries including compound fractures, severe burns and
brain injuries.
A long history
of success with cases involving medical malpractice and cerebral palsy, pediatric
brain injury, birth
injuries and
catastrophic injuries that occur at schools
The SABS definition
of catastrophic impairment also includes a physical impairment or combination
of physical impairment that results in 55 per cent or more impairment
of the whole person, or mental or behavioural impairment excluding traumatic
brain injury, combined with a physical impairment that results in 55 per cent or more impairment
of the whole person.
Representation
of businesses and individuals in a wide variety
of claims regarding premises liability and negligent and intentional acts, resulting in
catastrophic injury, including traumatic
brain injury and wrongful death.
Motorcycle accidents often result in a wide range
of catastrophic injuries, including fractures,
brain injuries, spinal cord damage and serious burn
injuries.
It (Thompsons) is handling a substantial number
of claims involving
catastrophic injuries (including cerebral palsy, amputations and
brain injuries) and acts for some
of the most influential trade unions in the country.
Some types
of injuries that are considered to be
catastrophic include such devastating
injuries as
brain damage, serious spinal
injuries resulting in paralysis, disfiguring
injuries, serious burn
injuries and loss
of limb or severe organ damage.
Regardless
of the
injury that has been sustained (even if it was a
catastrophic injury like
brain damage, birth
injury, paralysis or a spinal cord
injury), we will not be deterred.
Apply this in the case
of solicitors dealing with
catastrophic brain injury claims as an example.
Burns, organ damage, amputations, severe or multiple fractures, loss
of vision or hearing, traumatic
brain injuries (TBI), and other
catastrophic injuries often leave victims facing a lifetime
of treatment and
injury - related expenses.
The nationally - regarded
brain injury attorneys at Colson Hicks Eidson have been representing victims
of catastrophic accidents for more than 40 years.
We know the importance
of seeking full financial compensation and should you have suffered from
catastrophic injuries (such as a birth
injury,
brain injury, burn
injury or paralysis from a spinal cord
injury) we will do everything that we can to secure the compensation necessary towards helping you to cover all associated costs.
«As a result
of a tragic and inexcusable comedy
of errors, George's ICP level dangerously elevated, his neurological status declined, and his physicians were not notified until he had already suffered a
catastrophic brain injury.»
We handle all types
of injuries resulting from car accidents, from soft tissue to serious and
catastrophic losses, such as
brain or spinal cord trauma, paralysis, loss
of limb, or even death.
Our knowledgeable legal team specializes in a wide range
of civil cases, including car accidents, truck accidents,
catastrophic accidents,
brain injury, wrongful death, and other personal
injury matters across Harris County and East Texas.
Our attorneys working in cases
of catastrophic injury focus on cases involving
brain and spinal cord
injuries, burn trauma, and other tragedies that render the victim severely disabled, unable to work or carry out activities
of daily living without assistance.
Some examples
of catastrophic injuries include limb amputations,
brain injuries, organ damage, burn
injuries, loss
of eyesight or hearing and spinal cord
injuries.
Additionally, auto accidents are one
of the top causes
of serious or
catastrophic injury, including spinal cord
injury (SCI) and traumatic
brain injury (TBI).
Even if you do receive the full benefits that you are owed, this still may not fully cover all costs associated with your
injury, especially if you suffered a traumatic
brain injury, a serious burn
injury, a spinal cord
injury, or another kind
of catastrophic injury.
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In
catastrophic injury cases, such as traumatic
brain injury, spinal cord
injury, burn
injuries, serious construction accidents including amputations, loss
of hearing, eyesight or other, it is absolutely vital that the change in quality
of life is addressed in the claim.
Spinal cord
injuries are considered to be a
catastrophic injury and are often accompanied by
brain injuries, nerve damage, paralysis and loss
of bodily control.
In worst case scenarios, passenger
injuries are
catastrophic, resulting in paralysis,
brain damage, loss
of vision or hearing, or wrongful death.
Paul's strong sense
of community and passion for organizations that support those who have faced
catastrophic injuries is evident through his service with the Ontario
Brain Injury Association, London Middlesex
Brain Injury Association where he has been a member for many years as well as his previous roles as Past President and Board Member
of the Sarnia Lambton
Brain Injury Association.
A
catastrophic injury such as wrongful death, traumatic
brain injury, spinal cord
injury, burns and scarring can occur as a result
of numerous occurrences, including, but not limited to, motor vehicle accident, truck accident, defective product, construction site accident, or unsafe premises.
Our legal team can take on cases involving
catastrophic injuries, such as paralysis, loss
of limb, and
brain damage.
Since 1980, Nelson Barry has also served as a mediator in more than 2,000 cases and as an arbitrator in more than 50 others in the areas
of brain injury, wrongful death, burn
injury, back and neck
injury and other
catastrophic injuries.
In worst case scenarios,
injuries can be
catastrophic, resulting in paralysis, amputation,
brain damage, loss
of vision or hearing, or wrongful death.