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By Pendergast Law on December 16, 2020 Our brains handle numerous processes, from finely-tuned actions like playing the piano to the recall of certain memories. When the brain is damaged, these processes can be impacted, leading to serious and life-changing disabilities. One often-overlooked connection is between the brain and what we see. Even if your eyes are perfectly intact after…
By Pendergast Law on September 27, 2018 Sports are a part of American life, and can be especially important for youngsters. Organized sports and athletics can instill a sense of team play, responsibility, self-confidence, fitness, and good communication. Every day, parents enroll their kids in soccer, baseball, football, ballet, and other sports, and hope that even if they don’t become…
By Pendergast Law on July 5, 2017 Any time there is an injury to the head, it should be taken very seriously. The brain is a delicate organ, and once damaged it can be difficult to repair. A catastrophic brain injury is any type of severe injury to the brain. Typically these are caused by a crushing blow to the…
By Pendergast Law on October 1, 2015 Football, volleyball, cheer leading, soccer: fall sports and activities give children, teens, and adults the chance to have fun and stay active. But, they also increase the risk of a head injury. When you know the signs of a concussion, you can help reduce long-term symptoms, speed up the healing process, and prevent…
By Pendergast Law on February 9, 2015 Sudden and violent car accidents can result in devastating head and brain injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a contributing factor in about 30 percent of all injury deaths. Victims of Seattle car accidents who survive with a brain trauma can experience lasting…
By Pendergast Law on June 7, 2013 Three people were injured in a Washington car accident involving a T-bone collision. According to a news report in The Columbian, the car crash occurred on the Interstate 5 southbound near Exit 16 in La Center. Officials say a 55-year-old woman was attempting to merge in a 1989 Dodge Dynasty when she almost…
By Pendergast Law on February 14, 2013 Motorcyclists in Washington are once again making a push for lawmakers to repeal the state’s helmet mandate. The Senate Transportation Committee is considering a bill that would repeal the helmet law for riders 18 or older, according to The Bellingham Herald. Proponents of the bill believe that it is not the responsibility of…
By Pendergast Law on January 24, 2013 A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur whenever someone suffers a sudden and violent bump, jolt, or blow to the head. Brain injuries are a tragically common result of Washington car accidents. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicles are responsible for 17.3 percent of all TBIs…
By Pendergast Law on March 8, 2012 A simple computerized device developed by the U.S. Army could help field medics, emergency medical technicians, doctors, and even sports coaches check for signs of traumatic brain injuries like concussions in order to speed treatment, according to a recent article posted on the Army website. The device, known as Eye-Tracking Rapid Attention Computation…
