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Concussion Discussion
Millions of Americans suffer a concussion every year. In addition to trauma to the head from falls, such as slipping on ice, recreation-related concussions from football, baseball, hockey, and many other organized sports put athletes at a particularly high risk. Having several concussions over time may result in permanent brain damage, especially if left untreated. So, let’s talk a little bit about how to recognize and treat a concussion.
What Is a Concussion?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a hit to the body that causes t…
Pedestrian Struck By NJ Transit Bus Settles For $2M
A pedestrian who suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was struck by a commuter bus in Essex County reportedly has received a $2 million settlement.
Kiliek Anthony, now 31, was knocked an estimated 15 feet when he was struck by a New Jersey Transit bus as he crossed Chancellor Avenue in Irvington on Dec. 1, 2015 around 6 a.m., police reports show.
He suffered several injuries, including brain bleeding and a loss of brain tissue and part of his frontal lobe, argued his attorney, Beth Baldinger of Mazie, Slater, Katz & Freeman (Roseland), argued, according to the New Jersey Law Journa…
Long Island Boxer Dies From Brain Trauma After Being Knocked Out
A 27-year-old boxer from Long Island lost his final fight and has died days after suffering a traumatic brain injury during a fight.
Junior middleweight Patrick Day, of Freeport, who suffered a 10th-round knockout on Saturday, Oct. 13, died from his injuries at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, his promoter, Lou DiBella, announced. Day had been in a coma and had emergency brain surgery following the fight.
“On behalf of Patrick's family, team, and those closest to him, we are grateful for the prayers, expressions of support and outpouring of love for Pat that have been so obvious s…
