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 A concussion is a mild type of traumatic brain injury or TBI. Concussion and “mild TBI” are used interchangeably after trauma to the brain that lightly interrupts normal brain function. A concussion is a TBI that generally only causes mild symptoms; however, worsening concussions and long-term effects are possible.What Is a Concussion? A concussion is a…

Brain stem injuries are extremely serious. An injury that affects this part of the brain can have permanent consequences for a victim, including trouble controlling body movement and paralysis. If someone else’s negligence causes a brain stem injury, the responsible party could be held accountable by the victim through an Albuquerque brain injury claim….

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that can be caused by a bump or blow to the head. While many concussions are considered mild brain injuries, they can pose serious and even permanent risks to a victim. These risks increase if the concussion goes undiagnosed and untreated. Recognizing the symptoms of…

The most recent news concerning injuries caused by participation in sports is focused on professional athletes who have suffered traumatic brain injuries and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Many reports have focused on the serious damage that can be caused by participation in these high-impact sports. However, these injuries are not isolated to individuals playing…

About 150,000 high school athletes suffer a concussion each year across the country. In Albuquerque, approximately 15 students at each public high school reportedly sustain a traumatic brain injury while playing sports at school. Since 2010, New Mexico requires schools to offer education and safety programs designed to prevent young athletes from receiving a…

On Black Friday, two tourists were hospitalized after being hit by a sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Santa Fe. According to Santa Fe Police Lieutenant Dale Lettenberger, a 62-year-old female and a 61-year-old male were struck by a Jeep Cherokee at the intersection of Paseo de Peralta and East Alameda Streets. The pair was…

More than one month after a fatal accident killed a Farmington 18-year-old, his passenger was transferred to Carrie Tingley Hospital in Albuquerque to begin the lengthy rehabilitation process. On August 3rd, Andrew Pope was reportedly driving northbound on Butler Avenue when he allegedly attempted to turn onto Piñon Hills Boulevard in front of an…

Safety concerns and lawsuits over brain trauma in football players of all ages have recently made headlines. Because of this, New Mexico State University (NMSU) began collecting information regarding football player concussions three years ago. Now, a professor from the university’s Department of Human Performance, Dance and Recreation is collecting similar data on rodeo…

Rio Rancho hosted a motorcycle rally recently to help raise money for a Toy Drive. Sadly, Rio Rancho also hosted a Rio Rancho motorcycle accident. While it is difficult to determine exactly how many motorcycles were involved in the accidents, initial reports seem to suggest numerous people were injured. The remarkable fact about the…

Airbags are now common place throughout the nation. We rely on airbags to protect us when the unthinkable happens. However, defective airbags can be just as harmful, if not more dangerous than no airbag at all. Defective airbag lawsuits generally involve a limited series of claims. The airbag deployed with too much force, too…