Posted by Pressley Henningsen

Whether it was you or a loved one who suffered a brain injury because of someone else’s fault, you may decide it’s time to seek a lawyer.  With over 9,000 attorneys licensed to practice law in Iowa, how do you know which attorney is right for you? Here is a step-by-step list that will help …

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Posted by Emily Anderson

There are a variety of Iowa workers’ compensation benefits you could receive while recovering from a traumatic brain injury after a work accident. Additionally, it’s important to understand what a traumatic brain injury looks like and what to do after suffering a brain injury while at work. What to Do After Suffering a Traumatic Brain …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

The human brain requires a lot of oxygen to function.  A lack of oxygen to the brain can cause swift and severe brain damage within minutes.  Brain injuries can happen in a variety of ways, including falls, motor vehicle accidents, or even carbon monoxide poisoning. When a brain injury occurs because of a preventable error …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

In 2008, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Bridgid Ruden suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a bicycle crash on an unsafe trail in Coralville.  After four complex brain surgeries to address numerous complications, Bridgid miraculously returned to life following her coma.  She required physical, occupational, cognitive, emotional, and speech therapy. Attorney Tim Semelroth congratulates Bridgid after her recent …

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Posted by Tim Semelroth

Be on the lookout for a potential brain injury if you’ve been involved in a recent car crash in Iowa. Think back on the accident. Did you hit your head? Did you lose consciousness? Are you unable to remember some details what happened immediately before, during or after the crash? If so, you may have …

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Posted by Pressley Henningsen

Traumatic brain injuries caused by a motorcycle accident aren’t top of mind for most riders. Most of us are just thinking about how much fun it can be to hop on a bike and get on the road. Unfortunately, motorcycle crashes can ruin anyone’s day on the road. Motorcycle riders are far more likely to …

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Posted by Brian C. Ivers

1.     Two Age Groups Are More Likely to Sustain Head Injuries Head injuries are common in kids of all ages, especially during falls.  According to the CDC, children from 0-4 years and teenagers from 15-19 years are the most likely to have an emergency room visit after a head injury. Young children are just learning …

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