August 27, 2019 Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a traumatic brain injury (also known as a TBI) as a disruption in the brain’s normal functions usually caused by a blow, bump, or jolt to the head, or a penetrating head injury. Traumatic brain injuries impact people’s lives in a variety of serious – and … Read More »
September 27, 2017 Brain Injuries on Construction Sites Construction sites are full of hazards that can put workers, visitors, or even passersby at risk of serious injury. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that the rate of fatal injuries on construction sites exceeds the national average. While many people may associate broken limbs or back injuries with construction, construction workers are … Read More »
June 9, 2017 Meningitis Misdiagnosis Case The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently awarded more than $10 million in damages to a mother, after medical professionals failed to diagnose her infant son with meningitis. The 11-month-old child was rushed to the emergency room when his mother noticed that he had a high fever and was having trouble breathing. Physicians diagnosed him with an … Read More »
March 17, 2017 Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers: March is Brain Injury Awareness Month March is brain injury awareness month, and the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has launched its annual campaign. The BIAA’s campaign has the goal of educating the public about the the needs of people with brain injuries and the needs of their families. As part of its campaign, the BIAA compiled a brain injury fact … Read More »
