Jason Stephens | April 22, 2025 | Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significantly life-altering event. While most people understand the pain and functioning issues that result from a head injury, personality changes can be easily overlooked. Having who you are suddenly change can hurt your relationships, your career, and lead to social isolation. In this article, we will explore various… read more
Stephens Law Firm | March 24, 2025 | Brain Injuries
Whether you’re involved in a car accident or you suffer a fall, a head injury can turn your life upside down. Each year, over 200,000 people in the U.S. are hospitalized with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and nearly 70,000 die from these serious conditions. This doesn’t include cases that don’t require hospitalization or those that… read more
Stephens Law Firm | January 31, 2025 | Brain Injuries
The brain is a complex organ, and our understanding of how it functions continues to change. The occipital lobe is a small but powerful region that plays a crucial role in how we see and process the world around us. Injury to the occipital lobe can cause everything from blindness to visual distortions and trouble… read more
Stephens Law Firm | August 9, 2024 | Brain Injuries
Neck pain after an accident is common. Suppose you or a loved one are experiencing neck pain or discomfort after an accident. In that case, it may be a sign of a more serious underlying condition, such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Traumatic brain injuries can occur after sudden, violent blows or jolts to… read more
Stephens Law Firm | June 14, 2023 | Brain Injuries
Concussions can happen in an instant. They can result from a range of accidents, from car accidents to falls from heights — or even a bad tackle at a football game. For some, a mild concussion means only a few weeks of headaches or compromised thinking. Others, though, may suffer permanently compromised cognitive function. What… read more
Stephens Law Firm | May 12, 2023 | Brain Injuries
Brain injuries are some of the most serious wounds that can result from accidents. The brain is a delicate and complex organ, and damage to it can have a huge impact on your life. But did you know that your brain is capable of healing itself after an injury? Your brain is remarkably good at… read more
Stephens Law Firm | April 15, 2023 | Brain Injuries
Blunt force head trauma is a family of complex head injuries affecting thousands of individuals yearly. The consequences of even mild brain or head injuries can be devastating, often resulting in long-term impairment. Here is everything you need to know about these serious injuries. What Is Blunt Force Head Trauma? Blunt force head trauma occurs… read more
Stephens Law Firm | March 22, 2023 | Brain Injuries
The brain comprises many parts or regions, each affecting different motor skills or other bodily functions. The brain stem, which sits at the bottom of the brain and connects the brain to the spinal cord, regulates many of the body’s automated processes, like breathing. Thus, a brain stem injury can have potentially life-threatening consequences. How… read more
Stephens Law Firm | November 15, 2022 | Brain Injuries
Concussions are common after a head blow, but can one occur without a strike to the head? The answer is yes, but without a head blow, a specific type of force must occur to cause a concussion. Understanding Concussions A concussion occurs when the brain impacts the inside of the skull, causing trauma. As such,… read more
Stephens Law Firm | June 15, 2022 | Brain Injuries
Head injuries rightfully cause great concern when they occur. An injury to the brain can result in eventual death or lifelong debilitation. For this reason, head injuries need immediate medical care to prevent disastrous consequences. Brain bleeds commonly occur after head injuries but may be difficult to diagnose, as they are invisible to the trained… read more
