Category: Brain Injuries

New Study Shows the Potential Health Risks of a Concussion

Scientists at the University of Southern California and University of San Francisco reported that patients who have experienced concussions or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) could benefit from subsequent visits to healthcare professionals. The studies report that 4 million people experience traumatic brain injuries such as a concussion but only 2 out of 5 individuals seek [ Read More ]

Woman’s story shines light on complex brain injury

Imagine waking up in a California hospital and suddenly speaking with a foreign accent–an accent that doesn’t go away but merely becomes the new way you speak. Last month, the Huffington Post discussed the case of an Australian woman who woke up in the hospital after suffering a brain injury that left her speaking with [ Read More ]

Athlete Attempts Record Run to Bring Attention to Brain Injuries

Patients diagnosed with a brain injury may suffer for years or even for the rest of their lives with the symptoms and complications associated with the condition. A brain injury may come from any type of incident, from a medical error during surgery or treatment, a car accident or sports injuries. In fact, NFL players [ Read More ]

Patients exposed to brain disease due to unsterile surgical tools

There are often cases where patient injuries stem from mistakes made in a hospital setting. This can be the result of a medical professional failing to use due diligence in preparing the materials needed to treat a patient, among other causes. Illnesses and even brain trauma may develop when materials used in the treatment process [ Read More ]

Mitchell Leeds, LLP Case Featured on Nancy Grace Program (CNN) and Spanish Univision Program

Here and here you will find prominent news personalities talking about one of the Mitchell Leeds, LLP cases, and it is, indeed, hard to believe something like this could happen. The Mitchell Leeds, LLP represents the Arteaga family in a suit against Fresno Regional Community Hospital and Pervaiz A. Chardhry, M.D. As noted in these [ Read More ]