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According to the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 1.7 million people each year sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI). About 75% of these injuries are concussions or other mild forms of TBI. What seems like a mild concussion can be extremely dangerous. Common signs of a concussion include a vacant stare, delayed responses to questions, disorientation, slurred speech, lack of coordination and poor short-term memory. Symptoms might last anywhere from 15 minutes to several days. It is important to recognize the symptoms and take appropriate action. Studies have shown that anyone that has had one concussion is likely to have another. If you receive a second concussion before your brain has fully healed from the first, the results can be devastating. Coma, or even death, is possible. An injury lawyer like Crosley Law Firm can help ensure that anyone injured receives the appropriate care during the most critical time.

For any injury, patients should be allowed a sufficient healing period before resuming normal activities. In more severe cases, appropriate medications may be necessary for maximal recovery. Corticosteroids have been used for over 30 years to treat severe head injuries. Physicians believe that they work to reduce swelling and reduce both brain damage and death. In one of the largest studies ever conducted around the world, researchers showed that individuals treated with steroids, specifically methylprednisolone, were 18% more likely to die within 2 weeks of their brain injury. If you have been given steroids for any type of traumatic brain injury, you need to contact a personal injury attorney in San Antonio. They can help you receive compensation and fight for the proper care now.

Repetitive blows to the head, even small ones, can result in traumatic brain injury, leading to increased risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, depression and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Alzheimer’s includes confusion, irritability and aggression, mood swings, language breakdown, long-term memory loss, and general withdrawal from your daily activities. As with encephalopathy, the degeneration of the brain and loss of bodily control can ultimately prove fatal. These injuries are life threatening and irreversible in nearly all instances. Contacting an injury lawyer is key to receiving the financial backing for the care and compensation you deserve.

Studies by the University of North Carolina show that those that have had multiple concussions are three times more likely to develop clinical depression. Retired football players are 37 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than the average individual. Additional studies by the University of Michigan have shown that players are 19 times more likely to develop dementia than the average American. This dementia can set in as young as 30 years old, affecting players during critical points in their careers. The National Football League denies the validity of these two studies and their findings. It is hard to deny that head injury is detrimental to one’s health and wellbeing.

With all of this controversy, policies are being implemented that require independent medical evaluations by neurologists for players with brain injuries. A personal injury lawyer can help those injured receive compensation for medical bills and lost wages during this crucial time. Traumatic brain injuries can happen at any time, from many small blows to the head or just one massive blow. It is important to know your rights and contact the Crosley Law Firm. No level of compensation can make things right, but an experienced attorney can help you and your family to receive the financial compensation you deserve.

On Wednesday, February 9, 2011, Christopher Schutzius, age 17, died.   (more…)

Tom Crosley has been named by Texas Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in Texas for 2010.

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