Tag: brain injury

Why Personal Injury Lawsuits Are Important for Brain and Spine Injury Victims

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injuries, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries, Wrongful Death on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

Brain and spinal cord injuries are some of the most devastating consequences of accidents. Each year, more than 1.4 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries or TBI. Sadly, about 50,000 of those are fatal, and another 230,000 lead to lengthy hospital stays. Today, more than...

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The truth about late-appearing brain injuries after car accidents

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injuries on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

You recently got in a car accident involving whiplash, but you initially felt fine. While there was some shock and slight discomfort, you were confident you were not seriously injured. Now, a few days later, you are experiencing some pain and wondering if it could be related to y...

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Look for the signs of traumatic brain injury after a car accident

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injury on Thursday, April 13, 2017.

Car accidents can cause a number of health problems and injuries, ranging from the relatively minor to the completely disabling. Some collision victims make the mistake of thinking that being able to get up and walk away from the crash site means they do not have to worry about i...

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Facts about brain injury

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injuries on Tuesday, December 6, 2016.

A single blow to the head can have catastrophic effects on the remainder of your life, and in many cases, it can leave you needing long-term or permanent care. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 1.7 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries every year...

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Study: Some symptoms of brain injury take longer to show

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Burn Injuries on Wednesday, May 21, 2014.

Thousands of children across the Dallas area are involved in youth sports, and that is generally a good thing. Sports teach children many valuable skills, including teamwork, sportsmanship, perseverance and healthy living techniques. However, youth sports, especially football, ha...

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Triathlon statistics and brain injury; Texas residents concerned

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injury on Wednesday, October 23, 2013.

People train extremely hard for triathlons. These races require both stamina and endurance from the participants. Even for the most experienced and most trained athletes may run into problems on the course though. Recently it was reported that in the past seven years, the swimmin...

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Texas near drowning causes teenager severe brain injury

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injury on Thursday, October 3, 2013.

Drowning can occur in a very small amount of water in the right circumstances, so a pool full of water can understandably become a dangerous place to be. Even if life is not lost, serious brain injuries can occur from being under water too long without oxygen. A lawsuit was rece...

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Texas gets inspiration from girl with serious brain injury

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injury on Thursday, September 26, 2013.

Suffering from an injury obtained in an accident can be difficult. Coming back from that injury can be even more challenging. Brain injuries can occur in many ways, and recovering from them can be quite the challenge. Injured Texas residents can look to a young woman for their in...

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New therapy being tested for traumatic brain injury

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injury on Monday, August 5, 2013.

Medical science is always moving forward and then sometimes falling back in the never-ending quest for new treatments. Now there is a researcher who is working to find the first possible treatment for traumatic brain injury. Patients everywhere, including Texas could possibly ben...

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Acupuncture can lessen pain for brain injury victims

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Brain Injury on Thursday, March 28, 2013.

Recent medical data suggests that Texas victims of traumatic brain injury (TBI) may have hope for pain relief in the form of ancient eastern medicine. Specifically, the practice of acupuncture may help brain injury patients experience pain relief and other improvements in their o...

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