SAN FRANCISCO, California — In a recent decision on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the California Court of Appeal ruled against San Francisco firefighter Matthew Vann, prohibiting him from filing a brain injury lawsuit over an incident involving a city bus. The court determined that the injuries fell under the jurisdiction of workers’ compensation, denying Vann […]
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SACRAMENTO, California — A new study published in Pediatrics on January 25, 2024 indicates that TBI in children causes an elevated risk of developing affective or behavioral disorders for up to four years following the injury. The research, led by Richard L. Delmonico, Ph.D., from Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center in California, sheds light on
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GOLETA, California — The City of Goleta officially inaugurated E-Bike Safety Awareness Week on January 16, 2024, as declared by the Goleta City Council. In a concerted effort to promote safe electric bicycle practices, the Council unveiled an informative e-bike safety tips video as part of the initiative. Mayor Paula Perotte formally presented the proclamation,
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LOS ANGELES, California — In a startling revelation, an unexpected connection between TBI and cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been discovered, adding a new dimension to the well-established long-term effects of traumatic brain injury on neurologic and psychiatric function, indicates a new publication on January 18, 2024. The study sheds light on the elevated risk of
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Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) in the elderly population present a growing and multifaceted concern in the United States, leading to morbidity and mortality among elderly patients. Head trauma in the elderly represents a particularly challenging subset of cases in patients with trauma. Elderly trauma patients tend to have a higher number of chronic medical conditions,
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SACRAMENTO, California — The California State Legislature started discussions on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, regarding a proposed bill that seeks to outlaw youth tackle football for children under the age of 12. Assembly Bill 734 (AB 734), was presented last year by Democrat Sacramento Assembly member Kevin McCarty. McCarty, an advocate for flag football as
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Symptoms of Brain Injury in Children: Legal Rights of Accident Victims Brain injuries can be a devastating consequence of accidents, and when it comes to children, the stakes are even higher. Children are more vulnerable to the effects of brain injuries, and their symptoms can differ significantly from those seen in adults. In this blog,
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