On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Mar 12, 2018 | Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents
The symptoms of traumatic brain injury vary from person to person, and may be hidden or delayed. The only way to verify brain damage is a CT scan. Which is expensive and involves radiation.Now the FDA has approved a game-changing blood test that can detect –...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Feb 20, 2015 | Brain Injury
The previous post on this blog discussed some of the major symptoms that a person develops after suffering a concussion. Sadly, many of those symptoms cannot be identified easily or quickly, either by the person who has suffered the concussion or a family member or...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Feb 18, 2015 | Brain Injury
Many people in New Haven, Connecticut, know about concussions. While in many cases, concussions are not life-threatening; however, as with other traumatic brain injuries, the effects of a concussion can still be very serious. According to the Centers for Disease...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Feb 6, 2015 | Brain Injury
Because the human brain is critical to normal daily functioning, any injury or trauma it suffers has the potential to make a Connecticut resident unable to do all the things we take for granted. Brain injuries can lead to memory loss, diminished motor reflexes and...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Jan 26, 2015 | Brain Injury
New Haven, Connecticut, residents probably agree that of all the injuries that an individual may suffer, a brain injury may have the worst consequences. After suffering a traumatic brain injury, even ordinary tasks may suddenly become extremely challenging for an...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Dec 17, 2014 | Brain Injury
Brain injury is a potentially devastating predicament, especially in children. It often develops in the form of a minor or serious concussion and can be dangerous, particularly if it goes untreated or is ignored.Earlier this year in Connecticut, the Governor signed...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Dec 12, 2014 | Brain Injury
Brain injury patients in Connecticut may receive financial help after suffering a brain trauma if they meet certain eligibility criteria. Brain trauma patients may be obtain financial help from several different federal programs designed solely for this purpose. These...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Nov 19, 2014 | Brain Injury
The brain is one of the most vital organs in the human body. Injuries to the brain may lead to years of recovery or even permanent disability. Acquired traumatic brain injuries refer to any injury sustained by the victim to the person’s head or brain. Brain...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Nov 3, 2014 | Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries refer to any injury caused to the brain due to an accident, bump or hit. Congenital injuries or brain impairments are not included in the definition. Traumatic brain injury for the purpose of establishing a personal injury lawsuit must be an...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Oct 22, 2014 | Brain Injury
Any jolt or accident that may adversely affect the head or brain may cause a brain injury. Congenital disease or injury can also lead to brain injuries. To raise awareness for the victim’s of these kinds of injuries, Connecticut authorities are pursuing several...
