by Chaikin & Sherman | Apr 29, 2009 | Lawyer
D.C. Councilmember-at-large, Phil Mendelson , presented the Resolution passed by the District of Columbia City Council recognizing the establishment of the Brain Injury Association of D.C. and its affiliation with the Brain Injury Association of America. Councilmember...
by Chaikin & Sherman | Apr 17, 2009 | Medical Law
The next type of secondary injury possible as the result of a traumatic injury and after the primary brain injury has occurred, is hypovolemic shock. Hypovolemic shock is when a person who has had a traumatic brain injury may lose a lot of blood, and that loss can...
by Chaikin & Sherman | Apr 8, 2009 | Medical Law
The secondary injury of a traumatic brain injury occurs in the brain and throughout the body after the primary brain injury has happened. Such injuries may include the following: -Anoxia-Brain Swelling-Hematoma-Hypovolemic Shock-Hydrocephalus-Increased Intracranial...
by Chaikin & Sherman | Apr 6, 2009 | Medical Law
Each traumatic brain injury has a primary and secondary injury associated with it. The primary injury refers to what happens to the brain and skull at the moment of impact. The effect of this impact is related to the unique structure of the skull and the brain. The...
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