A common misconception after head injuries is that a brain injury or traumatic brain injury (TBI) will be noticed right away. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In fact, brain injuries often go undetected, even in emergency rooms. This can be problematic, as even brain injuries labeled “mild” or “moderate” can have serious consequences if left untreated.
Family members and friends are often the first to notice signs that...
Child injury cases differ from adult injury cases in a variety of ways. Aside from being particularly alarming, it is also important to note that children are often unable to communicate the type and severity of pain they are experiencing.
Additionally, a child likely will not be able to predict the myriad of ways a significant injury could affect their life and future, and cannot advocate for themself regardless. This is why it’s important to...
Brain injuries are serious and can result in devastating changes to a person’s life. However, it is not uncommon for a person to suffer a brain injury and remain unaware of the injury until their condition worsens or they are seen by a doctor. It can be particularly difficult to identify brain injuries in children, as their symptoms might differ slightly from those of an adult and they are often unable to communicate what they are experiencing....
The Utah Supreme Court recently ruled in the case of a 14-year-old child that his mother and father were eligible to collect damages for loss of filial consortium, damages that are seldom offered across the United States. “Loss of consortium,” or to put it in layman’s terms, loss of love and affection, damages are typically associated with spousal relationships. However, in some states, the right to recover damages for loss of consortium...