A head injury is an injury to the skull. A brain injury can be the result of a head injury. A brain injury causes changes to how the brain functions. The World Health Organization defines acquired brain injuries (ABI), a type of brain injury that is not present at birth.
Traumatic brain injuries/head trauma can occur as the result of the head being jolted during a collision. A person may experience a mild traumatic brain injury such as a concussion, or more serious injuries can occur if the head hits the steering wheel.
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Today, many people rely on Google searches when choosing a personal injury lawyer, and they gravitate towards the advertisements at the very top of the page or the side of the page.
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If it is determined by our experienced lawyers that the accident was your fault, you may still have a claim against an insurance company for some compensation. If you were involved in an automobile accident, you may have access to Statutory Accident Benefits.
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Any type of brain injury can have a long-lasting impact on the person who has sustained the injury and his or her family.
The experienced lawyers at Paciocco & Mellow will work hard to make sure that you get the compensation you deserve in the shortest amount of time possible.
Insurance companies are always in competition with each other when it comes to offering the best rates. In recent times, insurance companies like Desjardins and The Co-operators have been offering usage based insurance programs to help drivers reduce their insurance premiums. The idea is that the insurance company is in essence, sent data about how
Every day in urban centres, you see them… Those people who drive like they got their licence from a bubble-gum machine. You don’t know whether to laugh or cry. It’s stressful, even if the rest of your day isn’t necessarily. The drive to and from anywhere these days is fraught with dangers. People cutting in
One of the most common injuries after a car accident is whiplash. The severity of the degree of whiplash depends on the nature of the accident, and the mechanism of how the injury happened. Recovery time depends on the individual and on the severity of the injury. Researchers at the University of British Columbia are
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There is no “cure all” for TBIs but doctors and researchers conduct many studies in the hopes of finding successful treatments for TBIs.
