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K2 Spice linked to death and neurologic injury
Skecher Shape Ups and Toning Shoes
Reebok EasyTone and RunTone shoes false claims lawsuit
Reebok to pay $25 million for false claims about toning shoe benefits
New Injury Reports Raise Concerns About Toning Shoes
Skechers ShapeUps potentially injuring children?
Future of Skecher’s Shape-Ups Uncertain
Instant Noodle Soup Cup Cases
Design of instant soup cups linked to severe burns
Birth Injury
A Doctor’s Role in Preventing Kentucky Neonatal Infections at Birth
Should a Kentucky Doctor Be Able to Detect Neonatal E. Coli Earlier?
Shoulder Weakness from Kentucky Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries
Can Improper Prenatal Monitoring Lead to a Birth Injury in Kentucky?
Are Larger Infants More Susceptible to Birth Injuries in Kentucky?
Semi-Truck and Auto Accidents
Louisville Auto Accident Leaves Teen Bicyclist Injured
Kentucky Car Accidents and Drowsy Driving
Cell Phones and Kentucky Car Accidents
Defective Maintenance Issues Can Cause Kentucky Truck Wrecks
Texting Ban on Kentucky Motorists passed by House
Dangerous and Defective Products
Zimmer NexGen knee replacement lawsuits
Darvocet pulled for link to heart damage by the FDA
Drugs for Osteoporosis Prescribed Unecessarily?
Defective Children’s Products & Toys are Constantly Recalled
Food manufacturers make consumers responsible
Medical Mistakes
Fewer complications from heart device specialists
Pain Pumps
Kimberly Clark subsidiary I-Flow sues doctor for using its pain pump product
Daubert Motion in Pain Pump Case Found for Plaintiff
Shoulder Pain Pump Manufacturer I-Flow Settles Lawsuits
Shoulder Pain Pump Manufacturers Have Been Silent
Pain Pumps: FDA Requires Warning that Use in Joint Causes Chondrolysis and Cartilage Damage
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Many report injuries from Skechers to the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Yaz and Yasmin May Cause Stroke
Taking Yaz or Yasmin May Cause Deep Vein Thrombosis
Yaz Can Lead to Irregular Heartbeat
Hyperkalemia is a Potential Complication of Yaz Birth Control
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Thanksgiving Day Crash in Mercer County Claims Life of Harrodsburg Man...
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Semi-Truck and Auto Accidents
Tired Truckers are a Danger to People on Kentucky Highways
Avoid a Kentucky Car Accident Caused by Drowsiness
Don't Ignore a Head Injury Following a Kentucky Auto Accident
Ten Factors That Can Lead to a Serious Kentucky Truck Accident
Don't Ignore a Head Injury Following a Kentucky Auto Accident
A traumatic brain injury can result from a serious Northern Kentucky car accident. If you have recently been involved in a collision or if a family member has been hurt, you need to become familiar with the symptoms and treatment of a serious head injury.When you are in a major auto accident in Kentucky, you may suffer a violent blow to the head, which causes the brain to hit the inside of the skull. This impact can result in brain bruising or bleeding.
Traumatic brain injury cases range in severity depending on the area of the brain that was impacted and the extent of the damage. A serious brain injury can be fatal, while minor trauma may result in nothing more than a temporary headache.
Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury include the following:
- Period of unconsciousness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Amnesia
- Confusion
- Changes in mood
- Memory problems
- Slurred speech
- Loss of coordination
- Seizures
This list is just a sample of the many warning signs of a serious head injury. It is important that a medical physician checks you out if you have any of these symptoms. Even if you don’t have any symptoms at this point, but you did hit your head in the car accident, you should still see your doctor, as signs of some brain injuries don’t surface immediately.
The treatment for a traumatic brain injury depends on how serious it is. Often times, surgery is required to repair the injured area. Less severe cases may only require medications and rest.
There are some complications associated with traumatic brain injuries, including nerve damage and infection. That is why you should always seek prompt medical attention.
If you have been hurt in a car accident in Northern Kentucky or in Ohio, such as Cincinnati, contact our law office to speak with an experienced Kentucky auto accident attorney at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297. We are experienced injury lawyers who can help you recover compensation for your injuries.
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909 Wrights Summit Parkway
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Fort Wright, KY 41011
Phone: (859) 578-4444
Fax: (859) 578-4440
Toll Free: (888) 606-5297
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