Brain Injury
How are TBI Settlements Calculated?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) usually occur when an individual experiences blunt force trauma to their head or strikes their head on a hard surface with significant force. These injuries are common in various accidents, including motor vehicle collisions and property-related accidents. Victims of TBIs frequently experience severe headaches, short or long-term memory losses, and sometimes,…
Read MoreThe Odd, Healing Link Between TBI and Gatorade
A recent interview with two doctors from Medical College of Georgia delved into their research on traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and how a popular blue food dye might help patients heal more quickly. Dr. John Vender, the Vice Chair of MCG’s department of neurosurgery, and Dr. Krishnan Dhandapani, an MCG neuroscientist, spoke to The Means…
Read MoreShould There Be a Legal Age Limit for Playing Football?
A recent op-ed piece in the New York Times asks the same questions we have been asking: namely, should children – whose brains and bodies are still developing – be allowed to play football? It was written by Bennet Omalu, the man who discovered the link between chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and football. The new…
Read MoreAn Open Letter to Parents of High School Football Players
New research from the Department of Veterans Affairs and Boston University has found that “87 of 91 deceased NFL players tested were found to have evidence of the brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.” The study found that the prevalence of the disease is overwhelming; 96% of former players had evidence of CTE, and…
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