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N.F.L. Asserts Greater Risks of Head Injury – This article copied from the 7/26/10 edition of the NY Times

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Kenneth Fromson, Esq.

N.F.L. Asserts Greater Risks of Head Injury By ALAN SCHWARZ Published: July 26, 2010 This article was copied from the 7/26/10 edition of the New York Times The National Football League is producing a poster that bluntly alerts its players to the … Continue reading →

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The Reasons I Do What I Do…

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Kenneth Fromson, Esq.

I couldn’t sleep last night.  I was anxious about six hearings I had in the morning.  But more than that, I felt a little burnt out for the first time in a long while.  I’ve been taking communications classes on … Continue reading →

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Cognitive Problems After Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Kenneth Fromson, Esq.

What is cognition? Cognition is the act of knowing or thinking. It includes the ability to choose, understand, remember and use information. Cognition includes: Attention and concentration Processing and understanding information. Memory Communication Planning, organizing, and assembling Reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, … Continue reading →

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Driving After a Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Kenneth Fromson, Esq.

Driving After Traumatic Brain Injury Driving is an important part of a person’s independent lifestyle and integration into the community. Because we take our driving skills for granted, it is easy to forget that driving is the most dangerous thing … Continue reading →

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Sleep and TBI

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Kenneth Fromson, Esq.

How common are sleep problems following a TBI? Many people who have brain injuries suffer from sleep disturbances. Not sleeping well can increase or worsen depression, anxiety, fatigue, irritability, and one’s sense of well-being. It can also lead to poor … Continue reading →

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Facts About Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Kenneth Fromson, Esq.

What is a traumatic brain injury? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. The … Continue reading →

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Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Kenneth Fromson, Esq.

This list is not all inclusive of all TBI symptoms. Also, a victim who suffers a TBI may have very few of these symptoms and still have a very serious and permanent TBI. Continue reading →

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