Posts tagged injury

• Governor Suffers Brain Injury in Car Accident

  Larry Buckfire | April 14, 2007 1:20 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  New Jersey Governeor Corzine suffered significant injuries, including fractured bones and a traumatic brain injury, when his police driven SUV was involved in a serious car accident last week. The governor was apparently not wearing his seat belt at the time of hte accident. He also sustained numerous internal injuries and is on a ventilator. It appears that he has a long road to recovery.

• U.S. Soldiers and Traumatic Brain Injuries

  Larry Buckfire | April 10, 2007 9:24 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Head & Brain Injuries
  

  I read an alarming report today regarding the high number of traumatic brain injuries suffered by our war veterans in Iraq. In fact, brain injuries might be the "signature injury" of this war. Fort Carson has found that 178 of every 1,000 soldiers (a whopping 17%) returning to the post from the Middle East suffered from at least a mild form of traumatic brain injury. These injuries come...

• Michigan Motorcycle Accident Deaths Fall

  Larry Buckfire | April 05, 2007 8:56 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Good news for Michigan motorcyclists in 2006. Michigan Motorcycle accidents decreased from 3,504 in 2005 to 3,296 in 2006. The number of motorcyclists killed fell approximately 7 percent, from 122 in 2005 to 114 in 2006. Our firm handles a significant number of motorcycle accident cases throughout the State of Michigan and we see the devastating injuries caused in these accidents. The...

• Girl Infected with E. Coli

  Larry Buckfire | April 05, 2007 3:35 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  A 12-year-old girl was infected with E. coli bacteria and diagnosed with hemolytic uremic syndrome after dining at a California restaurant. The outbreak infected seven other diners, two of which were also hospitalized. Symptoms of E. coli usually appear three to four days after exposure to the bacteria. People with E. coli may have bloody diarrhea, severe abdominal pain or cramps or fever. Most...

• Study Links Brain Injuries to Epilepsy

  Larry Buckfire | April 04, 2007 8:21 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Head & Brain Injuries
  

  The population at risk is huge: Some 1.4 million children and adults suffer serious brain injuries every year from car or bike crashes, falls, gunshot wounds and other trauma.New research shows that survivors of traumatic brain injuries and closed head injuries are at risk for developing epileptic seizure disorders. This includes a broad spectrum of injuries, including those from car accident...

• Funding for Brain Injured War Veterans

  Larry Buckfire | April 02, 2007 8:51 AM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Head & Brain Injuries
  

  Most people think of traumatic brain injuries coming primarily from car accdients or falls off ladders, but a huge number of brain injury victims are actually soldiers fighting our battles overseas. This number is unfortunately growing higher everyday and the soldiers returning to the United States are in need of special treatment for their injuries. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) on...

• Brain Injury Month in Michigan

  Larry Buckfire | March 28, 2007 12:00 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  March is offiicially brain injury awareness month in Michigan. Most people are simply unaware of the prevalence of the significant closed head and traumatic brain injuries that are suffered on a daily basis, many which come from car and motorcyle accidents. The Michigan Brain Injury Association does a tremendous job assisting families and providing support for the patients. A great article in...

• Brain Injury Month in Michigan(2)

  Larry Buckfire | March 28, 2007 12:00 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  March is offiicially brain injury awareness month in Michigan. Most people are simply unaware of the prevalence of the significant closed head and traumatic brain injuries that are suffered on a daily basis, many which come from car and motorcyle accidents. The Michigan Brain Injury Association does a tremendous job assisting families and providing support for the patients. A great article in...

• Brain Injuries From Car Accidents

  Larry Buckfire | March 28, 2007 8:26 AM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Head & Brain Injuries
  

  My office represents a significant number of clients who have suffered serious closed head injuries and traumatic brain injuries from car and motorcycle accidents. A thorough understanding of these injuries is necessary to properly handle the case and serve the best interests of the client. We frequently work with nurse case managers, psychologists, and treating physicians to make sure that...

• Man Charged in Personal Injury Accident

  Christina Cole | February 28, 2007 3:29 AM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  After crashing with another vehicle, a man allegedly fled the scene of a personal injury accident while leading Michigan State Police and deputies from Delta County Sheriff Department, on a three hour search.The man was traveling eastbound when his vehicle hit a westbound vehicle. In a press release from the Michigan State Police Gladstone Post, both vehicles were damaged extensively.After the...