Advocates for veterans suspect that 10 to 20 percent of Iraq veterans have some form of traumatic brain injury. That means 150,000 to 300,000 veterans are living with this condition. The source of these disabling injuries among veterans often is traceable…
A recent study by British and Swedish researchers found that individuals with traumatic brain injuries are three times more likely than people in the general population to die prematurely, particularly from suicide, injuries and assaults. The report, which was published online by…
Every year, there are an average of 1,165 non-fatal traumatic brain injuries in South Carolina related to sports and recreation activities, according to state health statistics. In fact, approximately 21 percent of all traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) nationally are among American…
The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina has been working to raise public awareness of brain injuries, an important issue in South Carolina. The organization recognized March as Brain Injury Awareness Month and organized a rally at the State House to educate people about…
By Ken W. Harrell, Managing Partner The recent death of Boeing employee David Priester due to a brain injury he sustained as the result of a March 18 fall was a tragedy for his family, and for all of his…
Two recent rulings by the South Carolina Supreme Court will make it more difficult for workers who suffer brain damage to get lifetime benefits through workers’ compensation. Despite the plain language of the statute, the rulings set out a stricter definition of…
March is Traumatic/Acquired Brain Injury Month. To continue to bring light to this underrepresented issue, Joye Law Firm is honored to bring you our second interview in our series. In this interview, Craig Sears, who is a widely recognized advocate for Brain…
“I was a 42 year old single parent, special-education teacher when I was in a very minor accident. I was arrested and my 7 year old daughter was taken by police. After 10 negative breathalyzer tests, the small town cop…
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