Each brain injury is unique. However, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) doesn’t discriminate. It can impact anybody, potentially changing their life forever. For high-income professionals and those who are used to juggling multiple tasks, managing teams, and performing high-stakes work, a TBI can be both frustrating and limiting. TBIs are one of the top reasons […]
Every traumatic brain injury (TBI) looks different. Some are severe, taking months or years to return to some normalcy. Others resolve quickly, within a few weeks or so. There are also TBI cases that cause lifelong changes in quality of life. In personal injury cases involving TBI and bike crashes, severity of a TBI can […]
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in cycling are unfortunately not a rarity. In just a moment a crash can change everything about the trajectory of your life. It’s why life care planning can be an important part of a brain injury case, especially when treatment or symptom management is slated to continue indefinitely. Each year, thousands […]
Whether they’re cruising Golden Gate Park or enjoying the views from Crissy Field on two wheels, Bay Area cyclists know the challenges that can come from using mixed-use spaces where bikes, pedestrians, and even furry friends all must cohabitate on the trail. Everybody wants to enjoy the outdoors, but doing so properly is important. Trail […]
Emergency departments all across the country have at least one thing in common: they see many patients who develop a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a slip and fall incident. Whether it’s uneven gravel, a wet sidewalk, or even getting off a bicycle, TBIs can be a common injury. In fact, falls lead to nearly […]
People of all ages can find something to love about cycling, especially because it’s low impact and great for health. But in the event of a crash that causes a traumatic brain injury (TBI), age can be a factor in recovery. TBIs are among the most common injuries that cyclists experience. Even while helmets can […]
At least 64 million people in the United States have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at some point in their life. If you’re a cyclist and you’ve been involved in a crash, you’re likely to be one of them. The staff at Bay Area Bicycle Law commonly see these injuries in cases. Cyclists face […]
An estimated 5.3 million Americans have at least one thing in common: they are living with a disability related to a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Each year, approximately 1 million people in the U.S. are treated for a brain injury; of those, 80,000 leave the hospital with some TBI-related disability, according to the International Brain […]
If you think about the gold standard of safety in cycling, you probably think about wearing a helmet. While a helmet may certainly prevent some tragic injuries, no helmet is fully concussion-proof. Brain injuries may still occur during a crash even when a cyclist protects their head. Research has long confirmed that helmets can help […]
It’s not an uncommon scenario: a cyclist involved in a crash with a vehicle driver miraculously avoids broken bones and other major injuries – but within a week a headache lingers, normal sleep habits change, and sensitivities to light and sound don’t seem to let up. It’s likely a concussion. It’s possible this mild traumatic […]