Category Archives: Brain Injury
Driving Under the Influence Definition & Meaning
If you have been injured in a crash with a drunk driver, they would have an obligation to compensate you for the harm that they have caused. The Colorado car accident attorneys at the Frickey Law Firm can take on the insurance company to help get you the compensation that you deserve. Colorado motorists… Read More »
Can I Sue for a Ski or Snowboard Injury?
The last thing you want to think about on a powder day is an injury, but skiing and snowboarding are undeniably risky. Ski and snowboard accidents can cause sprains, broken bones, and even catastrophic injuries, such as brain or spinal cord damage. While it is true that Colorado ski resorts are largely protected from… Read More »
Brain Injury in Colorado: Common Types and Causes
According to Brain Injury Alliance Colorado, more than 500,000 Colorado residents live with a brain injury. Unlike some injuries that heal overtime, damaged brain cells typically don’t recover. This can lead to a variety of problems including memory loss, physical disability or impairment, and poor general health. Nearly 2 million new brain injuries are… Read More »
School Rules to Protect Student Athletes
Concussion, a type of brain injury, can occur in any sport, but football, hockey, soccer, and basketball have the highest rates of incident. School rules to protect student athletes are key to avoiding these type of injuries. However, Colorado parents and students are unprotected. In August 2017, a controversial study conducted by the Korey… Read More »
For Some, Brain Injury Could Result in Nursing Home Residence
When someone suffers a brain injury, there are a number of complications that can appear. Depending on the severity of the injury, there may be mental, physical, emotional, and even financial issues. It is likely that there will be some combination of the four in most cases, as the damage caused by a brain… Read More »
What if You Woke Up With a Foreign Accent?
Residents of Colorado may have more ways to suffer a brain injury than those of other states. With the prevalence of several outdoor activities like rock climbing, skiing and snowboarding in addition to the normal factors of workplace accidents, car crashes and recreational sports, one might think that people living in Denver would be… Read More »
Lawsuit After Traumatic Accident Results in Huge Award
A car crash that occurred in December 2008 has resulted in a huge judgment for the husband of the woman who died in the accident. A wrongful death suit was filed by the husband against a state’s department of transportation in February 2010. Recently, a judge awarded the man nearly $4 million for the… Read More »
Brain Injuries Can Have Lasting, Dramatic Effects
Any number of accidents can befall a person, whether she or he lives in Colorado or elsewhere. Some accidents are worse than others and those that cause a traumatic brain injury can alter the rest of a person’s life. A brain injury changes someone emotionally, mentally and physically. One woman suffered her brain injury… Read More »
Do You Know How Damaging a Brain Injury Can Be?
Many people in Colorado choose to ski or snowboard — it’s part of the culture within the state. And while this may be the case, some are worried that there is not enough awareness surrounding safety and the potential damage that a brain injury can cause. Snow sports are not the only way a… Read More »
Blame the Hospital for a Child’s Brain Injury?
Expecting parents are often stressed as the birth of their child comes nearer and nearer. Many in Denver, Colorado can speak to the truth in this statement. Even though they may be worried, some people do not realize there is a chance that their child may experience a serious case of oxygen deprivation during… Read More »