There are many types of legal issues that might require a lawyer's help. You may consider hiring a lawyer if you have suffered an injury, have been injured in an accident, are thinking about starting a business, or have any IRS issues. Lawyers can help with legal problems after they come up -- after a car accident, for example -- but in other instances, consulting a lawyer before a legal issue arises can help you anticipate and prevent serious legal problems.
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Showing posts with label columbus ohio car accident brain injury. Show all posts
Showing posts with label columbus ohio car accident brain injury. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
When a physical force damages the brain, it's known as a traumatic brain injury.
In the United States, it’s estimated that 1.5 million people will sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury each year.
Traumatic brain injury is caused by a sudden blow to the head; either the head strikes an object, or an object strikes the head. And what it does is, it causes the brain to actually shift within the skull. And that shifting motion causes injury to the brain, either by bruising or by tearing small blood vessels.
Both open and closed head injuries can cause severe brain damage, resulting in the need for immediate medical attention.
To learn more visit www.bressmanlaw.com
In the United States, it’s estimated that 1.5 million people will sustain a Traumatic Brain Injury each year.
Traumatic brain injury is caused by a sudden blow to the head; either the head strikes an object, or an object strikes the head. And what it does is, it causes the brain to actually shift within the skull. And that shifting motion causes injury to the brain, either by bruising or by tearing small blood vessels.
Both open and closed head injuries can cause severe brain damage, resulting in the need for immediate medical attention.
To learn more visit www.bressmanlaw.com
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Material on Brain Injury Too Hard to Understand?
Nearly all of the survivors of a traumatic head injury and their families with whom I have worked have had one complaint: There is nothing written that explains head injury in clear, easy to understand language. Most say the available material is too medical or too difficult to read. visit www.bressmanlaw.com for more information.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Computerized Testing
Neuropsychological testing is essential to the evaluation of patients with brain injury, but brain injuries do not always occur when neuropsychologists are nearby. The sheer numbers of brain injuries, especially concussions, have inclined clinicians and policymakers towards the use of computerized neurocognitive testing (CNT) . Professional sports teams, university athletic programs and the armed forces of many nations have begun to use CNT as a way to manage the extraordinary number of people with brain injuries.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Brain Tours
Columbus, Ohio. To best understand how a brain injury affects you or a loved one, one should be cognizant of how the brain functions. After reviewing dozens of websites, the one that I believe most successfully provides this information is found at: http://www.psycheducation.org/emotion/introduction.htm. David A. Bressman
This is an excerpt from their opening page: "Think about it: if you had pain in your toes, you'd be wondering why. And if a doctor or nurse told you there wasn't enough blood getting to your toes, you'd probably want to know if it was a problem with your pump (heart), or your pipes (blood vessels), or maybe some valve or something. You might need to learn a little more about blood flow to your toes.
This is an excerpt from their opening page: "Think about it: if you had pain in your toes, you'd be wondering why. And if a doctor or nurse told you there wasn't enough blood getting to your toes, you'd probably want to know if it was a problem with your pump (heart), or your pipes (blood vessels), or maybe some valve or something. You might need to learn a little more about blood flow to your toes.
But what about if you have emotional pain (or fear, or obsessive thinking)? Where should you look to understand where that is coming from? Recent research has shown us specific brain structures that are involved in different mental health problems. Here you will find "Guided Tours" of some of those structures."
If you know of any other useful sites regarding brain injury, let me know and I'll be sure to share with others.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Facts about Traumatic Brain Injury
Columbus, Ohio. The personal injury lawyers at Bressman Law [http://www.auto-accident-lawyer-ohio.com] are dedicated to protecting your interests and handling your case with personal attention, aggressive advocacy, professionalism, and compassion. We understand that sustaining traumatic and life changing injuries in an accident can be emotionally devastating. We strive to balance this concern with the unique and rigorous demands of the legal system. We have been successfully representing injured people, car accident victims, and wrongful death cases in Ohio for nearly 18 years.
What is a traumatic brain injury?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. The severity of such an injury may range from "mild," i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness to "severe," i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury. A TBI can result in short or long-term problems with independent function.
How many people have TBI?
Of the 1.4 million who sustain a TBI each year in the United States:
-- 50,000 die;
-- 235,000 are hospitalized; and
-- 1.1 million are treated and released from an emergency department.1
The number of people with TBI who are not seen in an emergency department or who
receive no care is unknown.
What is a traumatic brain injury?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. The severity of such an injury may range from "mild," i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness to "severe," i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury. A TBI can result in short or long-term problems with independent function.
How many people have TBI?
Of the 1.4 million who sustain a TBI each year in the United States:
-- 50,000 die;
-- 235,000 are hospitalized; and
-- 1.1 million are treated and released from an emergency department.1
The number of people with TBI who are not seen in an emergency department or who
receive no care is unknown.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Columbus Ohio Brain Injury Auto Accident
THE TBI TREATMENT TEAM: NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST
Columbus, Ohio. According to personal injury lawyer, David Bressman, in order to get the best and most successful recovery from a brain injury, you will likely utilize a neuropsychologist. A good question: what is neuropsychology? Neuropsychology comes from the Greek words "neuron" [meaning "nerve"] "psyche" [meaning "mind"] and "logos" [meaning "the study of"]. Put together, you have "the study of mind and nerves."
Neuropsychology is concerned with the study of the relationship between the central nervous system (brain and spine) and behavior. Neuropsychology also involves studying ways to measure recovery from brain damage as well as strategies that can be used to rehabilitate (make better) people with such disorders and to improve their care.
Neuropsychologists have extensive training in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system. They use a variety of psychological tests and assessment techniques to diagnose specific disorders of the brain. These disorders often result in problems with thinking, emotions, and/or behavior.
Neuropsychologists study ways to measure recovery from brain damage as well as strategies to rehabilitate (make better) people with brain damage and improve their care.
Neuropsychologists can provide psychotherapy (a psychological treatment through talking) to patients with brain damage and try to understand ways in which a patient's environment (for example, family) improve or worsen a brain damaged patient's overall condition. Although neuropsychologists also study the functioning of the spine, most neuropsychologists focus on the functioning of the brain.
Neuropsychologists also teach courses in colleges and universities about neuropsychology, intelligence testing, personality testing, and/or other topics. Many neuropsychologists conduct research to better understand the functioning of the brain. They usually do this by studying brain damaged patients and comparing them to patients who have not suffered brain damage.
In a legal setting, a neuropsychologist may testify that a patient's performance on a series of tests shows that he/she suffered a brain injury that resulted in significant deficits in thinking abilities after being involved in a trauma such as being hit by a car.
NEXT: WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST?
Columbus, Ohio. According to personal injury lawyer, David Bressman, in order to get the best and most successful recovery from a brain injury, you will likely utilize a neuropsychologist. A good question: what is neuropsychology? Neuropsychology comes from the Greek words "neuron" [meaning "nerve"] "psyche" [meaning "mind"] and "logos" [meaning "the study of"]. Put together, you have "the study of mind and nerves."
Neuropsychology is concerned with the study of the relationship between the central nervous system (brain and spine) and behavior. Neuropsychology also involves studying ways to measure recovery from brain damage as well as strategies that can be used to rehabilitate (make better) people with such disorders and to improve their care.
Neuropsychologists have extensive training in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system. They use a variety of psychological tests and assessment techniques to diagnose specific disorders of the brain. These disorders often result in problems with thinking, emotions, and/or behavior.
Neuropsychologists study ways to measure recovery from brain damage as well as strategies to rehabilitate (make better) people with brain damage and improve their care.
Neuropsychologists can provide psychotherapy (a psychological treatment through talking) to patients with brain damage and try to understand ways in which a patient's environment (for example, family) improve or worsen a brain damaged patient's overall condition. Although neuropsychologists also study the functioning of the spine, most neuropsychologists focus on the functioning of the brain.
Neuropsychologists also teach courses in colleges and universities about neuropsychology, intelligence testing, personality testing, and/or other topics. Many neuropsychologists conduct research to better understand the functioning of the brain. They usually do this by studying brain damaged patients and comparing them to patients who have not suffered brain damage.
In a legal setting, a neuropsychologist may testify that a patient's performance on a series of tests shows that he/she suffered a brain injury that resulted in significant deficits in thinking abilities after being involved in a trauma such as being hit by a car.
NEXT: WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST?
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