Tag Archives: traumatic brain injuries
The Effect of Traumatic Brain Injuries in Children
As we have discussed previously on this blog, traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, can greatly impact the quality of a person’s life. This is even more apparent when the person suffering from a TBI is a child. The most common ages for children to incur such injuries are prior to age 4 or between… Read More »
Major League Baseball Opening Day, A Reminder for Athletes to Play Safely
Major League Baseball Opening Day is April 3rd. Players will step up to the plate to use everything they’ve got. No matter how strong they are, they’re still at risk for injuries on the field, including concussions. As we’ve said before, there is no such thing as a minor injury to the brain. No… Read More »
Jawbones vs. Sawbones 2016
On March 12, 2016, Cash Krugler Fredericks was proud to serve as the MVP or lead sponsor for the Side By Side Brain Injury Clubhouse’s 5th Annual Sawbones v. Jawbones Basketball Benefit. This is the signature fundraising event for Side By Side, pitting local lawyers versus doctors in a basketball game that raises awareness… Read More »
Jawbones vs. Sawbones: Epic Basketball for Serious Injuries
In December, I spoke to a group of attorneys, health care providers and families of brain injured loved ones regarding the ethical challenges of protecting a client who has diminished capacity due to a traumatic brain injury. When an accident happens that causes a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the victim often faces a lifetime… Read More »
Super Bowl Sunday: Play Hard, Play Safe
This Sunday more than a hundred million people will tune in to watch the Super Bowl. It’s one of the most viewed televised events in the U. S. But not everyone will be watching the game. NFL concussion spotters, stationed at the sidelines and the press box, will be watching the players closely to… Read More »
CKF Works Closely with “Side by Side” to Help Those With Brain Injuries
Cash Krugler Fredericks believes it’s important to participate in opportunities that benefit people who have suffered severe brain injuries. We see firsthand the struggles that families endure after catastrophic accidents. As attorneys, we fight to win settlements and verdicts for these families. But our fight goes beyond the courtroom to make sure they get… Read More »
There’s No Such Thing as a “Small” Brain Injury
Life can change in an instant. For Jewel Wicker, that moment came when she was struck from behind by a refrigerated truck while stopped at a red light. Her car was crushed and she was hospitalized for several days, sustaining a permanent mild traumatic brain injury. Don’t let the term “mild” fool you. In… Read More »
CKF Sponsors Record-Breaking Fundraiser for MS Institute at Shepherd Center
When you work as hard as we do for our clients, there’s not a lot of time for parties. There is one party, however, that we make a priority for our firm: The Legendary Party, the Shepherd Center Foundation’s largest fundraising event. Recently, Cash Krugler & Fredericks was proud to attend and serve as… Read More »
Our Brains, Without Oxygen
Our brains are needy. They use one-fifth of our body’s total energy, more than any other organ. Twenty percent of the oxygen we take in goes straight to the brain. When our supply of oxygen is interrupted, brain function is disturbed immediately. It doesn’t take long for us to lose consciousness. After about four… Read More »
Kids’ Concussions: More Rest Not Necessarily Better
Concussions, even mild concussions, are serious injuries in kids and adults. Concussions are a form of traumatic brain injury. For kids, standard aftercare includes taking a break from school, sports and lots of solitary rest at home. But how much rest do kids need? A new study has found that extended rest may not… Read More »
