Category Archives: Brain Injury
Teen’s near-fatal SIS occurred after clear CT scan
Two head injuries can be deadly, especially for young Texas athletes who are subject to practice and game head trauma regularly. Doctors have a name for the condition that causes debilitating conditions, brain trauma and sometimes death following multiple head blows: Second Impact Syndrome. The condition occurs when a single head blow is followed… Read More »
Child brain injuries may require lifetime recovery
Personal injury lawsuits help Dallas victims and families recover compensation for injuries caused by negligence. What if a victim suffers brain trauma, a life-altering injury that requires a lifetime of treatment? Any settlement or jury award in a brain injury case would have to be substantial to take the victim’s extensive needs for the… Read More »
Recess game leads to Dallas boy’s near-fatal brain injury
Sometimes evidence of a serious brain injury is not readily apparent. When it is, medical response time is critical. The difference between life and death can be minutes for brain trauma victims. Children were out at recess at Merriman Park Elementary School in Dallas. The school year was near its end and a group… Read More »
Hawkins flag football player dies of on-field brain injuries
A Texas high school says it took all the necessary precautions. Investigators from the Hawkins Police Department and the local medical examiner’s office claim a 15-year-old high school student’s recent death from brain trauma was a mishap. The boy’s parents are dealing with the death of their child because of a school-sanctioned game. Reports… Read More »
