Blog: Brain Injury

Commercial vehicle accidents are a major cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in the United States. While TBIs can result from a slip and fall accident, bicycle crash, pedestrian collision, physical assault, or other incidents, vehicular accidents are one of the most common culprits. The CDC reports that about 190 people in the U.S. died ...

The season is changing, cooler weather is coming, and all of Florida’s winter residents are headed into town. That means more accidents are likely in Central Florida. As people age, chances of involvement in a car accident increase dramatically. In this age bracket, injuries are probable, and also more serious. Car crashes can lead to ...

We recently wrote about the Tampa MOVES initiative and how it aims to make our roads safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. This comes at a good time, as the Governors Highway Safety Association recently named Florida one of the deadliest states for pedestrians. These numbers are based on 2022 accident reports, and cite Florida as ...

March is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month, and Brooks Law Group is here to take part. As leading TBI attorneys in the Winter Haven area, awareness of this issue is near to our hearts, and we believe strongly in the importance of making sure others understand TBIs and how they impact individuals and families. What ...

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common types of accidental injury in the United States. A TBI may result from a motor vehicle crash, slip and fall, bicycle accident, pedestrian accident, physical assault, or other incidents. The CDC reports that about 61,000 people in the U.S. died from traumatic brain injuries ...

Looking for traumatic brain injury facts and answers? We have lots of information and many traumatic brain injury facts on hand, and are ready to answer your questions. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from a sudden jolt or blow to the head. A TBI may also occur when an external object, such as a ...

Nobody likes to hear the word “Brain Injury.” Brain Injuries are one of the scariest types of injuries known to man. One of the latest personal injury settlements in Polk County, Florida was for a gentleman who suffered from a brain injury. He received a 5 million dollar settlement. 5 million dollars is a lot ...

Those lucky enough to fulfill their childhood dreams of being a professional football player for the National Football League (NFL) certainly enjoy many perks. Fame, fortune, and the joy of doing what you love are well within sight. Most people would agree: From the surface, it seems like a very, very good life. But as ...

Just before the start of the latest NFL season, football was in the news for a different reason, a $765 million dollar settlement between the NFL and 4500 former players. While there has been a lot in the news about the possible fairness of this settlement and whether or not players deserve this kind of ...

A brain injury can easily come from a fall down the stairs, a sports accident, a car accident, and especially a motorcycle accident. It is very important to take all the proper precautions when your head is injured in any kind of way. You never know when your brain could have suffered severe injuries and ...