TBI injuries in Older Adults Skyrocket in Winter—Here’s Why Understanding the Risks, the Warning Signs, and How to Protect Loved Ones Winter in the Midwest brings icy sidewalks, unpredictable temperature swings, and hazardous conditions that make even simple outings dangerous. While traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can happen to anyone, older adults experience a dramatic increase in…
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Read MoreThe Link Between Depo-Provera and Brain Tumors? What You Need to Know Depo-Provera, a popular form of birth control, has been widely used by women across the United States for decades. It’s convenient, effective, and requires only a quarterly injection to prevent pregnancy. However, recent studies have raised questions about the safety of Depo-Provera, particularly…
Read MoreVanDerGinst Law: Supporting Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when an external force causes damage to the brain. The effects can be life-changing, both physically and emotionally, and can affect every aspect of a person’s life. Depending on the severity, TBIs can lead to symptoms like:…
Read MoreBy M.Ernat The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) identify concussions as a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The actions that cause the concussion (bumps, blows, jolts to the head or body) “cause the brain to bounce around inside the skull, which causes chemical changes in the brain and damages brain cells. These changes…
Read MoreCoup and contrecoup describe specific types of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Our personal injury attorneys can help handle your case.
Read MoreA traumatic brain injury can be one of the worst injuries. You need a local Chicago traumatic brain injury lawyer on your side to seek fair compensation.
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