Some insect-carried diseases cause patients to suffer an acquired brain injury (ABI). In some cases, this can happen within hours of the first symptoms of the illness. The brain injuries can be mild, moderate, or severe. The effects of an insect-carried disease acquired brain injury may be overcome in some cases with therapy and rehabilitation,… Read More
Can Physical Violence Cause Traumatic Brain Injury?
Physical violence can cause traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). This kind of violence could include assault, domestic violence, or other similar situations including punches, kicks, or shoves to head or actions that cause a fall and related head injuries. Physical violence and assault can be deadly. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and… Read More
Can Firearms Cause Traumatic Brain Injury?
Yes, firearms can cause traumatic brain injuries and leave shooting victims fighting for their lives, not to mention cause lifelong medical issues. Because a bullet can penetrate and damage so many areas of the brain, there is no way to predict the impairments someone might suffer if they survive a gunshot wound to the head…. Read More
Can Arteriovenous Malformation Cause Acquired Brain Injury?
An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a tangle of abnormal blood vessels. Usually present at birth, an arteriovenous malformation can occur anywhere in the body. When they occur in the brain or brain stem, the ramifications of a rupture and hemorrhage could include an arteriovenous malformation acquired brain injury (ABI). When an AVM ruptures, the bleed… Read More
Artery Impingement Acquired Brain Injury
If you or a loved one suffered an artery impingement that led to an acquired brain injury, our attorneys at Newsome | Melton can help. When arteries suffer damage, they can no longer carry oxygen-rich blood to the brain. As a result, the brain cannot function properly. Within minutes, neural cells begin to die, and… Read More
Can Intracranial Tumors Cause Acquired Brain Injury?
Intracranial tumors — cancerous or noncancerous tumors growing in the brain — can cause an acquired brain injury (ABI). Tumors can kill surrounding brain cells as they grow. The damage done depends on the area of the brain, the size of the tumor, and other factors. The treatment for these tumors can also cause brain… Read More