Traumatic Brain Injury

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. What... read more

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 a... read more

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 these... read more

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 concussion... read more

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 reportedly... read more