Anyone who endures a hard blow or sharp jolt to the head could sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Traumatic brain injuries can result in long-term or permanent brain damage, impairing a victim’s memory, personality, cognition, ability to move, and more. Traumatic brain injuries can be extraordinarily costly to treat….
FEATURING THE CHRISTENSEN LAW TEAM We’ve been excited to partner with Benny Gold, founder of of Lawyer Stories, who interviewed all our attorneys this summer! Check out Dave’s dulcet tones and story here: Sarah shares her personal experience with her baby’s son’s TBI and how it reframed her approach to…
PENDING LEGISLATION WILL HURT ACCIDENT SURVIVORS – WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW TO CHANGE IT! Huge changes are taking place under the proposed No-Fault legislation due to go into effect on July 1st. There is an alternative bill that Dave Christensen helped write that would save the medical providers and…
The consequences of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can last a lifetime. Contrary to what some believe, many individuals who experience a “minor” jolt to the head actually end up suffering TBIs that can permanently affect memory, cognition, motor coordination, and other critical body functions. Yet because they are up…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can impact a person’s daily functioning in many ways. Memory, concentration, speech, motor planning, emotional regulation, and organizational skills can all be disrupted by a brain injury. Even a concussion — the mildest form of TBI — is linked to forgetfulness, confusion, delayed response to…
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month. The annual campaign, sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), aims to raise public consciousness about head injuries and their impact on survivors and their families. Approximately 58,500 people will suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Michigan every year, according…
Many questions arise about what a person’s quality of life will be like after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Even neurologists cannot make a definitive prognosis for how well a person will recover after a TBI, especially many years into the future. Indeed, researchers have found a link between brain…
Trauma experts refer to the first 60 minutes after a serious injury as the “golden hour.” Getting the right treatment within one hour of an injury gives patients the best chance of survival and optimal recovery. According to the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma (ACS), this means getting…
Whether it is a mild concussion or a serious traumatic brain injury, hundreds of thousands of children face head injuries every year. A new study shows that the parenting they receive after the childhood brain injury could make a big difference in children’s long-term outcomes. Childhood Brain Injury Diagnosis is…
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