This important concept explains both short and long term neurologic deficits in patients whose trauma did not produce either contusions, hemorrhages or lacerations sufficient to account for the deficits. Frequently, the latter lesions are minimal but the deficit is severe. Sometimes, notes Herndon Reston brain injury lawyer Doug Landau, there is a minimal laceration (cut)…
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Traumatic lesions, whether they are the product of closed or penetrating injuries, and whether they are coup or contra-coup, may be said to have direct effects, and secondary effects. Brain injury lawyer Doug Landau notes that it is important to have an experienced specialist examine and test for the subtle effects of a closed head…
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Brain injury lawyer Doug Landau studied neurology and neurophysiology before attending law school. He recognized that it was important to understand how his clients’ bodies functioned. This Virginia trial lawyer also realized that he needed to have more than just a passing understanding of the medical terminology used in his clients’ records and experts’ reports.…
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General Principles A blow to the head, or any other severe physical force, can deform, displace, and tear the tissues covering the brain and the brain itself. According to brain injury lawyer Doug Landau of the Herndon law firm ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd., the injury and disability from this type of “inside” injury can be more…
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Herndon Reston brain injury lawyer Doug Landau notes that there does not have to be a fractured skull, broken bones or even visible bleeding for there to be a severe and debilitating brain injury after an accident or car crash. One reason is that the brain can be injured by striking the INSIDE of the…
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