Archive for July, 2011

Missouri Concussion Law Takes Effect Aug. 28

Posted on July 31st, 2011 · Posted in Brain Injury

In August Missouri’s new law, which sets the protocol for treating young athletes who may have concussions, will go into effect. The “Show Me” State is one of many across the nation to enact such a law.    http://www.kansascity.com/2011/07/13/v-print/3012400/head-injury-bill-becomes-law.html The legislation was signed July 13, and takes effect Aug. 28, according to the Kansas City Star. ..
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Blow to the Head Cause of Delayed Coma from Innocuous Initial

Posted on July 30th, 2011 · Posted in TBI Voices

This entry is part 2 of 22 in the series DJ Blow to the Head : DJ Part Two By Attorney Gordon Johnson 800-992-9447   Much controversy in the field of brain injury swirls around the degree of an alteration of consciousness sufficient for the diagnosis of brain injury caused by..
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Severe Brain Injury Caused by Hurricane Seas

Posted on July 29th, 2011 · Posted in TBI Voices

This entry is part 1 of 22 in the series DJ Severe Brain Injury : DJ Part One DJ suffered his severe brain damage in an accident on October 8, 2005 while working as a longshoreman, in a boat, doing construction work under a bridge.  It was during severe weather,..
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Mike Conclusion – Words for Others Impacted by Severe Brain Injury

Posted on July 28th, 2011 · Posted in TBI Voices

This entry is part 16 of 16 in the series Mike Part Sixteen By Attorney Gordon Johnson     For Mike and his wife, recovery from severe brain injury and coma has been a partnership, a partnership that all those impacted by  TBI can learn from.  To conclude our Mike..
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Transition towards Returning Home from Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Posted on July 27th, 2011 · Posted in TBI Voices

This entry is part 15 of 16 in the series Mike Mike – Part Fifteen By Attorney Gordon Johnson When done right, the transition from inpatient care to home after severe brain injury, is a gradual one, begun with “furloughs”, allowing the survivor to go home for a few days at..
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Mike – Day in the Life of Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Posted on July 26th, 2011 · Posted in TBI Voices

This entry is part 14 of 16 in the series Mike Part Fourteen By Attorney Gordon Johnson We can picture the numerous television stories of the struggle and pain a professional athlete goes through in rehabilitating an injured knee.  Rehabilitation from brain injury is a slower process, a seemingly less..
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Mike – Rehab Progress at Clearview Brain Injury Treatment Center

Posted on July 25th, 2011 · Posted in TBI Voices

This entry is part 13 of 16 in the series Mike Part Thirteen By Attorney Gordon Johnson The more we fight for better care, the more places that provide such care, will continue to exist. Our interview took place in the rehab center, Clearview Treatment Center, in Juneau, WI.  See http://clearviewtreatment.com..
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Listening to Severe Brain Injury Survivor Mike

Posted on July 24th, 2011 · Posted in TBI Voices

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Listening to Mike About His Severe Brain Injury

Posted on July 24th, 2011 · Posted in TBI Voices

This entry is part 12 of 16 in the series Mike Part Twelve  - By Attorney Gordon Johnson “I didn’t know it was Saint Vincent’s, I didn’t know why I was there or what.”   Mike sat through my entire interview of his wife, at times reminding her not to..
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Road of Rehabilitation from Severe Brain Injury Begins at St. Vincent

Posted on July 23rd, 2011 · Posted in TBI Voices

This entry is part 11 of 16 in the series Mike Mike – Part Eleven By Attorney Gordon Johnson       Rehabilitation when done right is a long road, often with multiple stops.  His wife tells that MIke’s started his journey in St. Vincents: 51 days, from September 1 until..
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