NYC Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney Examines The Challenges of Evaluating The Psychological Effects of TBI

in Brain Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects an organ that not only controls our entire body but also defines who we are as people - our personality, emotions, and thoughts explains a NYC traumatic brain injury attorney. The immediate symptoms of TBIs are fairly well-established. There's loss of consciousness, with the duration being a key marker for whether a TBI is considered mild, moderate, or severe. People with a TBI may also suffer from a host of physical issues such as powerful headaches, nausea, impaired vision, dizziness, fatigue, and paralysis. Their cognitive problems can include disorientation, weakened memory, and difficulty speaking. On top...

20 June

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TBI Lawyers Discuss Common Head Injuries Suffered in Serious Falls & Auto Accidents

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Brain Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury

Whether you suffered a powerful blow to your head during a serious workplace fall, an auto accident -- or while enjoying your favorite sport -- always seek out medical help right away explains New York City TBI lawyer at the F&A injury law firm. Far too often, people assume they’re just a bit shaken up and then suffer major complications because they soon returned to work, stayed too long an accident scene or moved on to another activity. Always remember that a person can suffer a blunt force head injury one minute, continue talking as though nothing bad has happened for...

05 May

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Major NFL Concussion Lawsuit Settlement Overview

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Accidents, Brain Injuries, NFL Concussion Lawsuit, Traumatic Brain Injury

The National Football League (NFL) has long been accused of ignoring the damaging effects of brain injuries on its players. Even though they were presented with evidence of the risks of repetitive traumatic brain injuries many years ago, they did not share the information with players, concealed some information and did not take enough steps to prevent further injuries including NFL concussion head injuries and their severe aftermath. As such, they were hit with a major lawsuit to pay for damages and medical expenses of NFL retirees. The suit, which was filed in 2011, is officially called National Football League Players’ Concussion Injury Litigation,...