Robert G. Schock Personal Injury Law Blog

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the 2005 costs associated with U.S. hospitalizations required by accidental injury amounted to $114,378,102,000.  These costs include both medical treatment and work loss, and they do not even include costs associated with accidents that did not require a hospital... Read More

When the negligent or willful acts of someone else cause you injury, seeking medical attention is your primary concern.  But treatment can be expensive—particularly if you sustain serious injury. It is vital to obtain support from an experienced lawyer who understands local laws and the available options for pursuing compensation from anyone who is liable for your injuries.... Read More

Individuals and families affected by a brain injury are likely to have numerous questions about what to expect and how to deal with the injury.  But with so much information floating around, it may be difficult to determine what is relevant and useful. An Oakland personal injury attorney can dispel myths regarding head and brain injuries.

Myth: Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is not... Read More

Shocks or jolts to the head, whether they penetrate or crack the skull or not, can cause damage to the brain that ranges from mild to severe.  The brain is extraordinarily complex and the effects of these traumatic brain injuries vary greatly based on what part of the brain was injured and how much of the brain was damaged.  The symptoms and recovery from traumatic brain injury also vary greatly from person to person. 

Regardless of how mild the symptoms may be, all... Read More

While some head injuries seem minor or temporary, they could in fact pose serious, long-term effects.  One of the most misunderstood head injuries is concussion.  Concussions are traumatic head injuries that occur from both mild and severe blows to the head.... Read More

The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that carries neural messages from the brain down the back where they branch out to the rest of the body.  Therefore, injuries to the spinal cord can prevent the brain from communicating with the rest of the body, often causing partial or complete paralysis.... Read More

All brain injuries that are not hereditary or degenerative, such as Alzheimer’s, are called acquired brain injuries because they are acquired after birth. If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury as the result of an accident due to negligence and need experienced brain injury attorneys in California, please contact the law offices of Robert G. Schock to schedule a free initial consultation.... Read More

The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs from the base of the brain and down through the spinal column.  It carries neural messages from the brain down the back where they branch out to the rest of the body.  The brain and spinal cord comprise the central nervous system. 

Injuries to the spinal cord can prevent the brain from communicating with the rest of the body, often causing partial or complete paralysis.  The higher the injury is in the spinal cord,... Read More