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Monday, April 20, 2009

Traumatic Brain Injury

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.4 million people in the United States sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. While this number is staggering, it is probably only a fraction of the actual number of individuals who may have unknowingly suffered a mild form of TBI but who went untreated.

The problem with diagnosing mild forms of TBI is that the symptoms may not start to appear for weeks following the incident. The victims can appear outwardly normal but may begin to complain of odd sensations or act strangely.

Warning signs of TBI

It is easy to overlook mild TBI symptoms as general fatigue or stress-related ailments. Symptoms may include:

  • Changes in mood
  • Sensory sensitivity or changes (sight, sounds, taste, smell)
  • Nausea
  • Memory or concentration problems
  • Neck pain
  • Headaches
  • Confusion
  • Sleep pattern changes
  • Seizures
  • Coma or paralysis (in severe TBI)


It is estimated that more than 5 million people in America with TBI require long-term care to perform normal, daily activities. If you or a loved suffered TBI from the negligence of another party, you may be entitled to collect damages. Please contact TBI attorneys Weiss & Paarz in New Jersey and Philadelphia to discuss your situation and determine if you have a TBI lawsuit.

posted by Erica at 6:10 PM

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Spinal Cord Injuries

Living with a spinal cord injury can be mentally, physically and financially challenging, both for the victim as well as the victim's family. While paralysis comes to mind for many people when they hear of spinal cord injury, there is a whole host of problems a person can experience as a result of such an injury.

Possible effects of spinal cord injury

Any combination of the following post-injury symptoms can make daily life difficult for a person suffering from spinal cord injury:

  • Motor loss or loss of sensation below the injury site, which can include partial or full paralysis
  • Impaired bladder or bowel functions, including incontinence and infections
  • Irregular blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Pain
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Muscle spasms
  • Lung infections


Causes of spinal cord injury

Any type of traumatic blow, laceration or bruising of the spinal cord can result in a spinal cord injury. When the spinal cord cells or attached nerve fibers become damaged, the flow of information in the central nervous system is blocked. As a result, the brain is unable to properly send and receive signals to help the body function properly. Common causes for spinal cord injury include:

  • Auto accidents
  • Slips and falls
  • Gunshots or knife wounds
  • Disease
  • Sports and recreation accidents


If you are a victim of spinal cord injury and believe your condition could have been prevented, please contact New Jersey/Philadelphia spinal cord injury lawyers Mike Weiss & Bob Paarz, P.C. Our team of lawyers can help you determine if you have a spinal cord injury case.

posted by Erica at 6:07 PM

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