Problems Caused Due To Brain Injury

By Scott Blair

Brain Injury

Brain Injuries Cause Problems That Many Folks Would Never Think Are Related To The Brain Injury   At Brain Injury Law of Seattle, (BILS) we have seen all manner of problems that arise from having a brain injury. There are of course the most common problems: Memory and recall problems Concentration problems Multitasking problems Dizziness and nausea Headaches and migraines … Read More

TYPES OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

By Adam Urra

Traumatic brain injuries are some of the most serious injuries that an individual could sustain. They can have lasting or permanent physical and cognitive effects and are very financially draining injuries to recover from. Due to the severe nature of TBIs, victims must understand what they are facing when they are diagnosed so that they know what medical and legal … Read More

HOW LONG DOES A CONCUSSION LAST

By Brain Injury Law of Seattle

How long do concussions last? What should you do if you suspect that you’ve suffered a concussion? Suppose you’ve recently been involved in an accident where you hit your head, and you’re now concerned that you sustained a concussion. In that case, your physical health needs to ensure that your condition is addressed and that you have legal help to … Read More

HOW TO TREAT A CONCUSSION

By Brain Injury Law of Seattle

How To Help Someone With Traumatic Brain Injury

There are many ways to treat a concussion. The best option for you depends on the severity of your symptoms of concussion and which type of concussion you have. Continue reading to learn more about the types of treatment for concussion, but first — if you think you may have a concussion — contact your doctor or go to the … Read More

RETURNING TO WORK AFTER CONCUSSION

By Brain Injury Law of Seattle

Man Returning to Work After Concussion

If you have had a concussion, definitely consult with your doctor regarding when you should go back to work. Be sure to describe clearly what your work entails to your doctor and what challenges you think you might have. Returning to work depends upon the various factors involved in the different types of work and working conditions. Work and working … Read More

WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A CONCUSSION

By Brain Injury Law of Seattle

If you have a concussion, observe your symptom profile in the first 4 hours after the event. If you start to develop an intense headache or pressure inside your head or intense nausea, go to an emergency room right away so they can do a CT scan to rule out a serious problem such as a brain bleed or fracture of the … Read More

RECOVERING FROM A CONCUSSION

By Brain Injury Law of Seattle

RECOVERY FROM A CONCUSSION DEPENDS ON VARIOUS FACTORS 1. Concussion Recovery Depends on Severity of Head Injury The conventional medical wisdom on recovery from concussions depends mainly on how severe the head injury was. Cases involving a skull fracture or brain bleed have a much lower incidence of full recovery. Depending on how one defines “recovery,” one could argue that … Read More

POST CONCUSSION HEADACHES

By Brain Injury Law of Seattle

HOW COMMON IS HEADACHES AFTER CONCUSSION   Post concussive headaches are very common following a head injury. They can differ in their type and intensity depending on the severity of the head injury. In addition, headaches following a brain injury can be made worse if there is an injury to the neck as well.   TYPES OF HEADACHES FOLLOWING A … Read More

POST CONCUSSION SYNDROME AND TREATMENT

By Brain Injury Law of Seattle

POST CONCUSSION SYNDROME – DEFINITION Post concussion syndrome is a term used to describe the lingering effects of concussion. When your head is hit by something, it sends a shock wave through your brain from one side to the other, damaging brain cells in the process. When a brain cell is damaged, its ability to do its job processing information … Read More

CARBON MONOXIDE BRAIN DAMAGE

By Brain Injury Law of Seattle

CARBON MONOXIDE LAWYER

Referred to as “the silent killer”, carbon monoxide poisoning is often fatal. In fact, carbon monoxide poisoning is the number one cause of poisoning fatalities in America. Due to its colorless and odorless presence, it is difficult to detect the presence of carbon monoxide until it is too late. WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING? Carbon monoxide is a gas, commonly … Read More