A terrible accident can be devastating for you and your entire family, and you may need months or even years of medical attention in order to recover. As paralysis injury lawyers, Belt & Bruner, P.C. focuses on helping seek compensation for our injured clients so…
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health concern in the United States and is one of the leading causes of injury-related disability. TBI consequences can vary significantly depending on the severity of injury, which is classified as either mild, moderate, or severe. For…
It is no secret that Alabama natives are some of the most die-hard sports fans in the country. That includes not only spending time watching our favorite college football team but participating in a variety of sporting activities to stay physically active. Now more than…
Youth sports instill the valuable lessons of teamwork and sportsmanship and serve an important part of child development for many youngsters in Alabama. But a young athlete can sustain a serious injury, including a traumatic head injury, while playing sports if the child does not…
Athletes who play these sports, whether in their youth or later in life as a career, face an increased risk of suffering a concussion or traumatic head injury (TBI). After a head injury, an athlete may experience symptoms of post-concussion syndrome and some may need…
Distracted driving is the most common type of negligent driving behavior impacting motorcycle riders in Alabama and across the nation. It is reported that distracted driving has become a “dangerous epidemic” resulting in approximately 421,000 injuries and 3,328 deaths in 2012 alone. Motorcyclists are at…
The most common injuries sustained by motorcyclists in fatal accidents are multiple head injuries, injuries to both the head and thorax and injuries to the head and neck. Motorcyclists face a far greater risk of injury than drivers and passengers of other types of motor…
Early traumatic brain injuries experienced by Seniors, not only cause initial damage to the Central Nervous System, but increase the risk of additional neurologic problems and dramatically impact the ongoing costs associated with caring for the patient, says Alabama liability attorney Keith T. Belt. Cognitively…
Traumatic brain injury causes long-term life-changing conditions for the injured person and dramatically impacts the ongoing costs associated with caring for the patient, says traumatic brain injury lawyer attorney Keith T. Belt. Maria Romanas, MD, PhD, a pathologist at the VA Medical Center in Kansas…
Traumatic brain injuries not only cause initial damage to the Central Nervous System, but increase the risk of additional neurologic problems and dramatically impact the ongoing costs associated with caring for the patient, says Alabama traumatic brain injury attorney Keith T. Belt. Patients with mild…