Brain Injury Blog

Massachusetts is home to scores of enthusiastic bicyclists who enjoy riding for work, exercise and play, but the increasing frequency of bike accidents is disturbing. As a matter of fact, Boston had more cycling fatalities per 10,000 bike commuters than Denver, Minneapolis, Portland, Seattle, and Washington, D.C., among cities of comparable size where bicycle travel…

In a recent article on BrainInjuryNews.com, author Bruce H. Stern discussed the use of Diffusion Tensor Imaging or DTI in recent court cases. In his article, Stern discusses how a Massachusetts court recently found this advanced neuro-imaging technique to be a “reliable diagnostic tool in the diagnosis of a traumatic brain injury”. I agree that…

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), is a serious condition that is frequently diagnosed in people who have a pattern of one or more knocks to the head ( concussions). It is both progressive and degenerative. In other words, it gets worse with time. A post mortem study of 91 former NFL players revealed a diagnosis of…

Head injuries can cause mild to serious impairment and lasting effects — which is why brain injury is often referred to as the “silent epidemic.” But staying silent isn’t an option for those who have suffered brain injuries, and who may face years of dealing with the aftereffects of their injuries, and are deserving of…

Medical Treatment and how a Personal Injury Claim can Help Head and brain injuries can be severe and traumatic and can cause permanent and life-altering impairments. When you first learn of a family member’s diagnosis, it can be a scary time for everyone involved, wondering what kind of life the family member will have in…

How To Stay Safe This Winter Slip and fall accidents can often cause serious injuries to their victims. This is especially true during the winter months, when icy conditions present an additional risk for those who are walking in outdoor locations. Store owners and homeowners must make reasonable efforts to keep their property free from…

How Families of Persons with Head Injury Can Get Settlements for Their Loved Ones A sad reality of the field we work in is the fact that many of the injured accident victims we represent are incapacitated as a result of their traumatic brain injury. Legal incapacity comes in many different forms, but it always…

How to Minimize Your Risk of Injury During Ice and Snow Bostonians and all New Englanders know that winter brings difficult driving conditions. Before you get behind the wheel this winter, review some of the following important safety tips. While some accidents are unavoidable when a negligent driver hits you, it is always better to…

Victim of Accident Struck While Walking on Sidewalk A Boston pedestrian was struck and injured while walking on a sidewalk as a result of a multi-car crash at the intersection of Berkeley and Stuart Street in the end of October. Boston’s WHDH noted that a source indicated that the pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was…

Safety Tips From a Boston Head Injury Lawyer As attorneys who handle Boston head injury claims, we know all too well the pain and suffering that victims of head injuries suffer. Here are some safety tips for your family from our office, in the hope that you never need to speak with us about filing…