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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
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
