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Throughout the province, thousands of people sustain concussions each year. Many of those people go on to experience debilitating symptoms that persist for weeks, months, or even years after their initial injury. Disruptive symptoms like neurofatigue can affect a person’s entire life. To learn more about coping with neurofatigue after sustaining a concussion, click here
When accidents on the road or on someone else’s property cause traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), within moments, an unsuspecting victim’s life can be changed forever. In addition to expensive costs of associated care, TBIs can have a significant human cost for both injured accident victims and their loved ones. To learn more, click here.
In March 2018, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario enacted Rowan’s Law (Concussion Safety), a new law aimed at protecting amateur athletes from the dangers of concussions. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by the movement of the brain inside the skull, typically as the result of a bump or blow to the head … Continue reading “Ontario Concussion Safety”
In Canada, there are few safety regulations for trampoline parks that are actually enforceable, a topic that has been brought to light after recent serious injuries and even deaths at indoor trampoline parks. So, what happens if you have a child and he or she becomes injured at a trampoline park, or worse? Do you … Continue reading “Trampoline Park Safety in Ontario”
The term “catastrophic impairment” is more than a description of someone’s medical condition. In the context of motor vehicle accident claims, the definition of “catastrophic impairment” encompasses several criteria used to determine the severity of an accident survivor’s injuries, as well as their eligibility for higher amounts of accident benefits. This definition underwent revisions in 2016. To learn about the changes made to the definition of “catastrophic impairment” and the current criteria for these accident benefits, click here.
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), which can be caused by any type of blow to the head or forceful jolt. Without treatment, it can cause serious implications, so it’s important to stay on the lookout for symptoms of concussion after any accident that may have caused a head injury. What … Continue reading “Detecting Symptoms of a Concussion”
Injury is the leading cause of death for children in Canada, reports the Public Health Agency of Canada. Many of these deaths involve acquired brain injuries. Early diagnosis and treatment is critical, given that the impact of a serious TBI can be massive, extensive and long-term. Symptoms of Brain Injuries in Children Brain injuries are … Continue reading “Symptoms of Brain Injuries in Children”
Sports accidents are among the leading cause of concussions and traumatic brain injury. A brain injury may result in long-term health implications, including disability. Compensation may be available in cases where another person’s negligence led to an accident and injury. How Brain Injuries Occur During Popular Winter Sports A concussion or more severe brain injury … Continue reading “How to Prevent Brain Injuries While Participating in Popular Winter Sports”
