PTSD

Aside from the various other side affects a victim of tbi can be expected to encounter ptsd (post traumatic stress disorder). its a cluster of symptoms all having to do with fear. If this happens i will and the imagination runs wild…if i do not recover i will…and on it goes.Hypervigilance is common.

FOr information on what to do and how to resolve this issue consult a dr or contact paul r wiesenfeld. he wrote a book called the medical and legal aspects of a brain injury. 301 762 5525

Bicycle Helmets

I used to ride every weekend with the potomac peddlers. everyone i knew wore a helmet. Not to ride with a helmet is incredibly stupid. However, even if a helmet is worn it is NOT the “guarantee” one hopes for in preventing a brain injury. Helmets in the early days had defects. Todays helmets are created and designed much better so that if one falls a helmet will allow for a crack to occur and the helmet to skid thus preventing a right angle type injury as the force moves you in one direction while the impact in another.

for information on bicycling accidents contact paul r wiesenfeld at 301 761 5515

fetal stem cells used to stay ravages of brain disease fail

Cells are not drugs. They can misbehave. it will take another 10 years at least before scientists can find a way for stem cells to fullfill the promise they hold for curing disease. This effort was performed in Israel.  The boy it was used on was 9

Headaches are caused by so many different things. Miranda Richardson complained of headaches and at first no one realized what it could mean.

FOr information on the medical and legal aspects of a brain injury read the book written by paul r wiesenfeld or call him at 301 762 5525

MEDICALLY SPEAKING: Brain Injury Awareness Month

March has been national Brain Injury Awareness Month.

Natasha Richardson’s death creates brain-injury awareness

In the week after actress Natasha Richardson’s death from brain trauma after a seemingly minor fall, my husband phoned home last Thursday night from one of our kids’ soccer games, saying the most dreadful words: “Meet me at the emergency room.”

It’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to our kids head injuries.

Read the rest of this story by Marney Rich Keenan

HEADACHES FOLLOWING A CAR ACCIDENT

Headaches are not a good sign ever! but when they follow a car accident they are something to be concerned about. The fear and with good reason is that pain is a sign of something NOT right in the brain or pushing on the brain. The pain if it comes from swelling is a fearful indication of a huge problem often requiring surgery.

when one has inattention, balance problems, light sensitivity these too are signs of a TBI ( traumatic brain injury)

call the law office of paul r wiesenfeld if you or someone you know suffered from a brain injury. 301 762 5525

What Exactly is Considered Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury or TBI happens when sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. A traumatic brain injury is sometimes referred to as an acquired brain injury. Typically a traumatic brain injury happens when the head hits an object suddenly and forcefully or when an object pierces the skull and enters the brain.

A traumatic brain injury can be mild to moderate or severe. With a moderate to severe brain injury, a person will experience the same symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury such as headache, confusion, lightheaded, blurred vision or dizziness, but may have a headache that gets worse or won’t go away. The person with a severe brain injury may experience vomiting, convulsions, seizures and unconsciousness.

If someone close to you experiences these symptoms, whether mild or severe, you should have them checked out at the emergency room or by your doctor ASAP.

Many brain injuries are caused by automobile accidents and other accidents due to the negligence of another party. If this is suspected, you can contact me, Paul Wiesenfeld ( paul@wiesenfeldlaw.com ) to discuss your situation. I’ll evaluate your unique circumstances and advise you on how to proceed legally.

Whiplash and Traumatic Brain Injury

In a whiplash scenario the brain a soft gelatinous substance is going one way while the skull  a hard substance is going the other. When this happens and soft hits hard an injury occurs. If there is bleeding which happened to Natasha Richardson pain and swelling occur. This can be fatal in rare instances but it does happen. Car accidents cause this condition too often.

Call the Law Office of Paul R Wiesenfeld (301 762 5525) for more info on the subject.

traumatic brain injury and serotonin

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Agressive social responses can be decreased by the uptake of serotonin. Frquently when one suffers a TBI from say a car accident or whip lash impule control is modified. Scientists think serotonin can help

for more info on Traumatic brain injuries contact paul r wiesenfeld

301 762 5525

Traumatic Brain Injury and Epilepsy

studies show that after a tbi the occurance of epilepsy is highly probable and the problem will last a long time

for more info on traumatic brain injury contact

paul r wiesenfeld

atty at law

301 762 5525