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When a driver’s negligence causes a traumatic brain injury, your life can split into “before” and “after” the crash. The bills start arriving before you even leave the hospital, while you’re still trying to remember what...more
We all have a deal with the city. An unspoken contract. We pay our taxes, we obey the traffic lights, and in return, the people in charge are supposed to keep the whole thing from crumbling into chaos. For example, you’re...more
About a decade ago, I had the honor of meeting Dave Winters, a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran and government civilian who founded Black Dagger Military Hunt Club Inc. Based in Tampa, Florida, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit helps...more
For many years, patients who sustained a mild traumatic brain injury, often referred to simply as a concussion, were told that their symptoms should resolve within a few weeks or months. ...more
A groundbreaking study published in The American Journal of Neuroradiology (AJNR, November 2025) challenges long-held assumptions about mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). ...more
When most people think about the lingering effects of a concussion, they picture persistent headaches, light sensitivity, or forgetfulness. ...more
It might have been nothing more than coincidence, but the NCAA released a statement on Wednesday denying athletes five years of college eligibility for now, with Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman explaining the...more
Hagans v. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2025 Pa. Super. 142 (July 10, 2025) - The Superior Court affirmed the order of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas denying the defendant-hospital’s motions for...more
Fender benders are often thought of as “minor” crashes. However, while this is sometimes true, even relatively low-speed collisions can cause serious injuries in some cases. ...more
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), often called a concussion, is one of the most misunderstood injuries in medicine and law. Doctors, insurers, and defense experts frequently point to “normal” CT or MRI scans as proof that...more
The moment a traumatic brain injury occurs, everything changes for you and your family. Unlike a broken bone that heals or a cut that leaves a scar, brain injuries create invisible wounds that can permanently alter...more
The use of diffusion tensor imaging (“DTI”) to assess mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) has been discussed in several prior posts. Also as discussed in prior posts, DTI evidence has been challenged in dozens of cases (the...more
Falls account for two-thirds of TBIs in adults over 65. Preventing falls is therefore key to mitigating the risk of TBI. Falls can happen to anyone and can lead to tragic consequences, even where there is no visible injury....more
When you get hurt because of another person’s carelessness, you might be able to file what’s called a “personal injury claim.” While your injuries can be mild or very serious, you must prove that they have affected your...more
We all know that childhood is full of bumps, bruises, and yes—sometimes concussions. A tumble off a bike, a collision on the soccer field—it happens. But what if those head injuries, even the “mild” ones, could echo into your...more
The secondary cascade, although a normal physiological response, can contribute to ongoing neuroinflammation, oxidative stress and axonal injury, continuing in some cases years after the initial insult. There is no clearly...more
In a significant decision for plaintiffs litigating traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma has denied a defense motion to exclude expert testimony based on diffusion...more
Car accidents occur frequently in California, leading to injuries that can significantly impact the lives of those involved. Knowing the most common car accident injuries helps with both prevention and recovery....more
A car accident, slip-and-fall, or other incident can turn your life upside down when catastrophic injuries occur. These serious injuries go beyond sprains or fractures, leaving you out of work and with long-term or permanent...more
The National Football League has paid more than $1.3 billion to settle claims from former professional athletes who suffered neurological damage due to concussions sustained while playing, with 4% of that earmarked for their...more
Over the past decade this blog has featured several articles addressing the growing recognition that neuroendocrine issues are an often-overlooked consequence of TBIs of all levels of severity, leaving patients with...more
In this special Veterans Day episode, Matt Miller is joined by Brandon Davis, of The Davis Focus Project and former Black Hawk instructor pilot in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Brandon shares his experience...more
A new study published in the JAMA Surgery examined the relationship between TBI and unemployment. The authors studied the labor market consequences of traumatic brain injury for tax-filing Canadian survivors in the 3 years...more
For more than a decade this blog has covered the growing recognition by policy makers and in the peer reviewed literature that traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) of all kinds should not be treated as a static event from which...more
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, often leading to posttraumatic seizures (PTS) which can exacerbate brain damage, increase hospital stays, and worsen functional outcomes....more