Legal Articles About Traumatic Brain Injuries and Florida Law
These legal articles have important information about traumatic brain injuries and pursuing a personal injury claim in Florida. Our online legal library of articles is updated frequently by our team of local experts on behalf of Jim Dodson, an experienced traumatic brain injury attorney.
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What is a Diffuse Axonal Injury? Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI) is one of the most common types of severe trauma to the brain, occurring in about half of all head traumas. -
Understanding the Seriousness of Concussions The American Academy of Pediatrics reports a 200% increase in concussions in kids between 14 and 19 years of age over the past decade. -
What are Coup Contrecoup Injuries & How Do They Occur? Coup contrecoup brain injuries occur when an external force or object hits the head and rocks the brain violently back and forth inside the skull. -
What are Cerebral Lacerations & How Do They Occur? Cerebral laceration means tearing of brain tissue or blood vessels in the brain. It's similar to Diffuse Axonal Injury but affects different parts of the brain. -
Are All Hematomas in the Brain the Same? A hematoma is a collection of blood outside the blood vessels. This occurs when a blood vessel ruptures allowing the blood to escape and pool in a certain area. -
What are the Different Imaging Tests Used to Diagnose Brain Injuries? Many times brain injuries go unrecognized and therefore untreated. Imaging tests such as MRIs, SPECT, CT and PET scans can help diagnose a brain injury. -
A Concussion is Considered a Mild Brain Injury A concussion disrupts the function of the brain and is considered a mild brain injury. It is caused when brain cells, called neurons, become damaged. -
Understanding Temporary or Permanent Memory Loss After Sustaining a Concussion When someone suffers a concussion it is considered a mild brain injury. From a medical perspective, evidence of a mild brain injury includes loss of memory. -
The Role a Neuropsychologist Plays in Evaluating a Brain Injury Neuropsychologists are psychologists who study brain processes and behaviors. Their role is to diagnose the degree of cognitive impairment from brain injury. -
What are the Two Common Misunderstandings About Traumatic Brain Injuries It’s common for clients to our office after a crash and downplay brain injury symptoms because they believe it’s something that should clear up on its own.