Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can change a person’s life in the blink of an eye. Whether caused by a car accident, a workplace incident, or a fall, these injuries have ripple effects that extend far beyond the initial trauma. While some people recover fully, many face a lifetime of physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. Understanding the …
Brain injuries can reshape entire lives, leading to significant physical, emotional, and financial hardships. If you or a loved one sustained a brain injury because of someone else’s negligence, pursuing a lawsuit may help you recover damages. Understanding the types of compensation available can guide you in seeking justice and financial recovery. Here’s what you need …
Post-concussion syndrome, a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by an impact to the head, may not be identified without expert medical attention following an accident. A Fayette County brain injury lawyer at the Law Office of Shane Smith can pursue a Georgia personal injury claim. Chronic brain trauma can cause Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a severe …
One common type of injury that can be particularly hard to identify is a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. No TBIs are alike, and people who sustain them may suffer from very different symptoms. Depending on the part of the brain that is affected, a TBI may affect a person’s behavior, memory, speech, balance, or …
Maybe your loved one told you that he was injured, or maybe you received the dreadful phone call that your loved one is in the hospital after suffering a brain injury in a Georgia car accident or work accident. You want to be there for your family member, but how can you help? Helping When …
Georgia Brain Injury Attorney Shane Smith Explains the Challenges Minors Face with Traumatic Brain Injuries Auto accidents and other personal injury incidents can truly change someone’s life in a matter of seconds. For children, this is especially true because a traumatic brain injury, no matter how it’s sustained, can impact a child’s ability to learn …
Many people in the Atlanta area enjoy sports as a source of exercise and recreation. Unfortunately, any physical activity presents participants with some risk of injury, and sports are no exception. Those who play sports may potentially sustain physical injuries which can range from minor cuts and scrapes to more serious injuries such as traumatic …
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries in the United States. Victims of motor vehicle accidents, through no fault of their own, can be rendered incapable of functioning normally in their day-to-day lives. Traumatic head injuries lead to extended hospital stays. Even after release from medical facilities, victims of head injuries can face …
During Atlanta car crashes many people hit their heads against dashboards, windshields, windows, or other hard objects inside or outside the vehicle. Sometimes occupants lose consciousness when this happens, and other times people don’t have a loss of consciousness. Unbeknownst to many, brain injuries can happen whether or not a loss of consciousness occurs. A …
Many of the easily quantified personality traits a person had can be altered or changed as a result of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Personality, memories, patience and temperament can be impaired or change entirely, effectively creating a new person. Changes caused by traumatic brain injuries can destroy a victim’s relationships, work performance, ability to …
Gwinnett County Brain Injury Attorney Shane Smith Highlights Potential Effects of TBIs on Youth According to the Georgia Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, the younger individuals of our society must be treated differently when they suffer a traumatic brain injury. Unlike adults’ brains which are fully developed, children’s brains are continually developing. As …
Falls are the number-one cause of playground accidents and injuries in this nation. While some falls lead to scrapes, bruises, and broken bones, other falls contribute to head and brain injuries. Sadly, a fun day playing on the monkey bars or swings can end tragically for a little boy or girl. When a child’s head …
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