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Brain Injury Awareness Month: Determining a Brain Injury After a Car Accident

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on March 7, 2019December 7, 2022 in Auto Accidents

Approximately 2.8 million people every year sustain a traumatic brain injury nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While many brain injuries are caused by falls, sports-related accidents and violent attacks, car accidents are also one of the top leading causes of brain injuries in the U.S., accounting for 14 percent of […] Read More

What You Need to Know About Concussions After a Car Accident

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on March 26, 2018December 7, 2022 in Auto Accidents

Concussions are a common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that is often temporary, but can have long-term and devastating effects. These injuries commonly occur in serious car accidents, but the symptoms can go unrecognized for hours or days.The West Palm Beach car accident attorneys at Gordon & Partners want you to be aware of […] Read More

What You Need to Know About Concussions from Football

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on November 17, 2017December 7, 2022 in Personal Injury

Football is a physically taxing sport that undoubtedly poses serious risks to those who play.Of the many injuries that can occur on the field, concussions are one of football’s more common injuries. If you feel as though your participation in football has led to concussions that have reduced the quality of your life, you might […] Read More

Traumatic Brain Injury Infographic

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on October 19, 2017December 7, 2022 in Personal Injury

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) has the potential to dramatically alter your life for the worse. This type of injury is caused by forceful contact with the head that disturbs the brain’s normal function.The amount of damage a victim suffers hinges on the force of the blow, the circumstances of the situation and other factors. […] Read More

Phases of TBI

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on July 22, 2013December 7, 2022 in Personal Injury

The brain is an astounding part of our human anatomy and it has the capacity to overcome a great deal of trauma, but there are certain types of trauma that can permanently damage one of our most vital organs and unfortunately, the person who sustained the trauma may never be the same.Brain injury in its […] Read More

South Florida Has Highest Rate of Traumatic Brain Injury in State

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on June 20, 2013December 7, 2022 in Personal Injury

Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties have the highest incidence of brain injury in Florida, according to Wendy Waldman, a resource coordinator with the Brain Injury Association of Florida (BIAF). In a CBS 12 report by Stephanie Watson, Waldman and others shared stories about suffering brain trauma, living in the aftermath, and the hope for […] Read More

Brain Injury Management

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on February 20, 2013December 7, 2022 in Personal Injury

Living With Brain Injury: An Informational GuideProduced By The Brain Injury Association Of AmericaDISCLAIMERLiving with Brain Injury: An Informational Guide for Adults is a composite of information, articles, and ideas. Every individual with a brain injury and their families react and progress to the recovery of brain injury in a different manner.The National Brain Injury […] Read More

Concussion Injury Accident Attorneys

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on February 20, 2013December 7, 2022 in Personal Injury

Concussion injuries are among the most common types of damages associated with motor vehicle collisions in Florida.A concussion is a form of brain injury inflicted by a blow to the body or head, fall, or any injury involving shaking of the brain inside of the skull.The symptoms associated with brain injuries are not always apparent […] Read More

Brain Injury Terms: Glossary “V”

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on February 19, 2013December 7, 2022 in Personal Injury

Glossary of Brain Injury TermsA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #Click on the first letter of the word from the list above to go to the appropriate section of the glossary.VVasospasm: Exaggerated, persistent contraction of […] Read More

FL Auto Head Injury Lawyer

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on February 19, 2013December 7, 2022 in Auto Accidents

The human skull consists of 27 bones and while the skull’s compression strength is strong, the force of a severe impact to the head in a motor vehicle collision can prove to be fatal. The chief purpose of the human skull is to protect both the brain and the sense organs, which are vital to […] Read More

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