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The consequences of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) or often invisible to others. The brain is a complicated organ, and the area that's damaged will determine the severity of the effects on the victim. A TBI victim may appear to have recovered, while most of the...
A knock to the head of anyone in a sports environment is enough to suspect a concussion. However, brain injuries caused by car accidents are often overlooked, even if medical assessments occur immediately after a collision. That is because crash-related concussions...
Car accident victims often underestimate the severity of concussions. Concussions cause mild brain injuries, and most cases resolve within about 14 to 30 days. However, sometimes, the symptoms persist beyond one or two months. Those cases are often diagnosed as...
Concussions are often overlooked. Although approximately 200,000 people in Ontario and across Canada have concussions, many go unreported. It could be because concussions are invisible and sometimes happen without any blow to the head. Any rapid head movement could...
Head trauma is often associated with car accidents. However, the family of an Ontario man who suffered traumatic brain injuries in an assault says he was robbed of his future. The person who caused his injuries is awaiting sentencing in a criminal case. But,...
Every June, campaigns that focus on brain injury awareness are run across Canada. Reportedly, about 150,000 people suffer Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI) each year. One shocking statistic is that a brain injury occurs somewhere in Canada every 3.5 minutes. In fact,...
Many victims of car accidents in Ontario are left with life-changing injuries. Upon the impact of a collision, some of the most common injuries involve head trauma. Even without a penetrating wound to the head, brain injuries could follow a blow to the head that...
Health Canada recently warned parents across Canada about the health risks posed by various types of children’s jewelry. The safety agency’s sampling and evaluation program determined that dangerous levels of toxic metals were present in multiple metallic jewelry...
Owners of Peloton treadmills in Ontario might be concerned about the safety of their children and even pets. This follows reports about a consumer warning by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Although the Tread+ is not the model sold in Canada, similar...
Concussion symptoms typically resolve within about 14 days. However, in some cases, the symptoms continue beyond one or two months. When that happens, a patient could be diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Who is more likely to suffer from PCS? The...
Answers to common questions in personal injury cases.
