Brain Injury

A brain injury suffered in a New Hampshire car accident or other type of accident can cause serious immediate symptoms, such as dizziness, nausea, inability to think clearly or even loss of consciousness. Treating a brain injury promptly can help reduce the severity of these symptoms, but some people who suffer concussions or other such trauma can develop long-term or permanent disabilities, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Conditions that may be caused or aggravated by a traumatic brain injury include Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia pugilistica, and other kinds of motor problems and/or post-traumatic dementia. Long-term or permanent symptoms can include loss of control over some or all body parts or functions, memory loss, dementia, or a lack of awareness of basic facts such as time, location, and identity. Other effects include loss of cognitive abilities including the ability to read, memorize, understand facts, or perform basic tasks. Some of these symptoms or conditions may become permanent and people who have them often need long-term or continuing medical care and therapy.

Brain injuries can have consequences that extend far beyond the initial injury. A traumatic brain injury can leave a person with permanent brain damage and change the course of his or her life. If you’ve suffered a head injury in an accident, please contact the experienced New Hampshire brain injury attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. For a free telephone consultation, call us today at (603) 624-3700, or call our toll-free Injury Helpline at 1-888-511-1010.

Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries affect thousands of school-aged children each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). School teachers, administrators, and nurses should also be aware of the signs of concussion so that students can be properly treated after a head injury.

A concussion may occur due to a blow on the head and its symptoms vary. They include both symptoms an adult might observe and symptoms reported by the child.

Concussion Symptoms a School Nurse or Other Adult Might Observe

• The student seems dazed, stunned, or confused about basic information, like the date.
• The student has trouble answering questions or repeats questions.
• The student can’t remember what happened before or after the blow to the head.
• The student loses consciousness.

Concussion Symptoms a Student Might Complain Of

• Headache or pressure in the head;
• Dizziness or nausea;
• Sensitivity to light or noise;
• Numbness or tingling in various parts of the body; or
• Blurred or double vision.

If an adult notices or a student complains of any of these symptoms after a blow to the head, it’s important to have the student evaluated by a medical professional as soon as possible. It’s also important to remember that concussions aren’t limited to students who participate in sports or activities on the playground. Any fall or other accident that causes a blow to the head can result in a concussion.

If your child has suffered a concussion or other traumatic brain injury in New Hampshire, the experienced NH brain injury lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. can help you piece together what happened and hold any negligent parties accountable for their actions. For a free consultation by phone, call us today at 1-603-624-3700 for a free and confidential telephone consultation.

Many types of accidents, including car accidents and motorcycle accidents, can result in traumatic brain injury (TBI). A traumatic brain injury may occur if the head hits or its hit by a hard object, or if a sharp object pierces the brain.

The phrase “traumatic brain injury” covers nearly all injuries to the brain, from mild to severe, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The symptoms of a TBI include headache, dizziness, confusion, blurred vision, and nausea or vomiting. The injury may also cause a person to lose consciousness.

Mild traumatic brain injuries often heal completely on their own, under the supervision of a physician. More severe injuries may require intensive therapy and rehabilitation before the patient recovers. In the most severe cases, a TBI can permanently change a person’s body and brain functions, causing such disabilities as inability to speak, loss of motor control, or paralysis.

When a traumatic brain injury occurs, prompt and careful treatment offers a patient the best chance of recovery. However, treatment for TBIs and their resulting conditions can be expensive, and many severe brain injury victims suffer lifelong consequences.

If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury in a motorcycle accident or car crash caused by another person’s negligence, please don’t hesitate to contact the experienced New Hampshire brain injury attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. to learn more about your legal rights and options. Call 1-888-511-1010 today to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation.

A serious accident in a car or at work may result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a traumatic brain injury occurs when an outside force damages the brain. TBIs can be caused by hitting the head or by an object piercing the skull. Depending on what areas of the brain are injured and the severity of the injury, a traumatic brain injury can range from a mild condition to one with serious life-altering consequences.

The symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury include dizziness, nausea, head pain, blurred vision, ringing in the ears, fatigue, a change in mood, and sometimes a brief loss of consciousness. More serious TBIs may show all these symptoms, but may also include head pain that doesn’t go away or worsens, vomiting, seizures or convulsions, and weakness, numbness or loss of feeling in the limbs.

Traumatic brain injuries can occur in car accidents or other commuting accidents, including pedestrian and motorcycle accidents. A TBI can also occur during a construction accident or other workplace accident, or can be the result of a slip and fall. If you suspect you have suffered a traumatic brain injury in any accident scenario, you should seek medical help immediately.

Traumatic brain injuries can have life-changing effects. If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury due to another’s negligence or carelessness, you have certain legal rights. The experienced New Hampshire brain injury attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. can help you understand your rights and options. Our lawyers have the resources and experience necessary to fight for those who have suffered a brain injury. Call 1-888-511-1010 today for a free consultation.

According to an article posted on WMUR.com, an eleven-year-old girl was hit by a pickup truck on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. The incident occurred at a bus stop on Philip Street. Police told reporters that there are no sidewalks on this street. Shortly after the accident, the child was taken to Wentworth Douglas Hospital for treatment of her injuries. As of yet, there is no indication of the severity of the child’s injuries, but officials said the girl was alert and conscious at the scene.

Pedestrian accidents in New Hampshire often result in serious injuries, including broken bones, hospitalization, brain injury, other internal injuries and even death. Brain injury is among the most serious injuries a person can sustain. It can lead to lifelong medical issues and disabilities, thus affecting a person’s livelihood. Over 200,000 people are hospitalized for brain injuries and more than 1.4 million people suffer from brain injuries every year.

If you, or someone you love, have been involved in a pedestrian or automobile accident, you may be entitled to receive compensation from negligent parties. Contacting an experienced New Hampshire personal injury attorney can help you understand your rights. Due to the nature of pedestrian accidents, the driver is usually deemed responsible, thereby providing the victim with just cause to file a claim against the driver. However, the victim must be able to prove negligence caused the accident.

The skilled pedestrian accident injury lawyers in New Hampshire at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. may be able to help you file a claim and obtain compensation for your injuries. Call us at 1-888-511-1010 for a free and comprehensive consultation today.

Source:http://www.wmur.com/news/22726037/detail.html

Many New Hampshire residents are outraged at a bill that would require all motorcycle riders to wear helmets. Currently, New Hampshire is one of three states that does not require helmets for motorcyclists. At the end of January, 2010, more than 250 people, most of which were in protest of the bill, attended a meeting in the Representatives Hall.

Bill sponsors plead that the new legislation would lead to fewer head injuries and would save the state significant medical care costs. Still, many motorcyclists believe that the bill is an attempt to control their behavior and infringes upon their rights. However, the state could lose federal highway dollars if the helmet law is not adopted.

With or without a helmet, NH motorcyclists face serious dangers on the road. Motorcycle accident injuries range from minor cuts and lacerations to severe brain injury and paralysis. Riding a motorcycle will always present a greater risk than driving a car.

Although wearing a helmet greatly reduces the risk of injury, it still may not always protect against traumatic brain injuries. If you, or someone you love, has been involved in a motorcycle accident in New Hampshire, you should speak with a skilled NH motorcycle accident injury attorney.

At Tenn And Tenn, P.A., we have the experience and knowledge required to help you obtain maximum recovery for your losses. Contact one of our motorcycle accident lawyers today for a free and comprehensive telephone consultation. Call 1-888-511-1010 today, or visit our motorcycle accident specific website at www.motorcycleaccidentlawyers.org.

Source:http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Helmet+bill+draws+hundreds+to+hearing&articleId=03d035d7-db9f-41bf-ad55-fca38360b79a

Maine’s Senate recently defeated a proposed mandatory helmet law according to an article, thus keeping the state one of 26 that have partial helmet laws. Unlike New Hampshire, Maine’s law covers riders 17 and younger.

The controversy over the proposed Maine law brings to mind the primary arguments for stricter helmet legislation. Motorcyclists who ride without helmets are at substantial risk for head injuries, including traumatic brain injury. Un-helmeted motorcyclists can rack up millions of dollars in medical expenses, including surgery, rehabilitations, disability payments, and aftercare. Statistics point to a significant increase in safety with the use of a proper motorcycle helmet: un-helmeted riders are up to 40 percent more likely to die in a crash and three times more likely to suffer from brain injuries, including traumatic brain injury. However, advocates of lax helmet laws point out that not all riders crash and that wearing a helmet should be a personal choice.

Many motorcyclists assume that just because they are wearing a helmet, they are exempt from injury. This is not so, as a recent client’s ordeal proves. This client was struck by a driver who was rushing to beat a traffic light and suffered traumatic brain injury in New Hampshire so severe that he had to undergo speech therapy and physical therapy for more than eight months. We were able to help him get the compensation he deserves – that he would have deserved whether or not he were wearing a helmet.

If you ride your motorcycle in Maine, be sure to follow Maine’s laws for children under the age of 18. And consider wearing a helmet no matter where you ride. If you or a loved one – helmeted or un-helmeted – has been injured in a motorcycle crash, you have legal rights.

Contact the experienced New Hampshire motorcycle accident attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. today by calling 1-888-511-1010 for more information on our track record and a free, confidential case consultation.

The Concord Monitor recently ran an article about a man who suffered life altering injuries while volunteering at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The male volunteer of Wilder, Vermont was volunteering at the racetrack in July of 2006 when he was thrown from the back of a golf cart being driven by a track employee, who swerved while driving too quickly on the track. The man proceeded to fall from the back of the golf cart and hit his head on the pavement.

The injured volunteer was rushed to Concord Hospital where he underwent brain surgery to curb the effects of the head trauma that he sustained as a result of the fall. Though the surgery helped repair the damage, the man is still disabled as a result of the NH brain injury, unable to take care of himself for extended periods of time.

The man injured in this incident had been working as a volunteer during the NASCAR event in exchange for a donation that was going to be made to the charity of his choice, in this case, Fishin’ for Kids, a nonprofit organization that raises money for children’s charities.

He is currently suing the racetrack and others for damages resulting from their negligence and is seeking damages for medical bills, loss of income, and a debilitated way of life. The injured man initially attempted to file a workers’ compensation claim against the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, but the New Hampshire Supreme Court declared that he was not eligible for compensation because he was not a paid employee of the speedway.

Regardless of whether or not the man was a paid employee, one would think that the speedway would have provided a safe working environment and/or stipulations that could have prevented injury from befalling its volunteers. If you’ve been injured in an accident, and you believe that premises liability may have played any sort of role in causing it, please don’t hesitate to call the personal injury lawyers in New Hampshire at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. Our skilled attorneys will examine every aspect of your case, and will ensure that your rights are upheld in a court of law. If your injuries resulted from negligence of any kind, our knowledgeable attorneys will get you the compensation you deserve. Please call us today at 1-888-511-1010 for a free consultation.