Personal Injury Lawyers in Las Vegas Discuss a ‘Hidden’ Alzheimer’s Cause
April 16, 2012 By Greenman, Goldberg, Raby & Martinez
Personal injury lawyers in Las Vegas discuss new evidence that a traumatic brain injury may be a contributing risk factor in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. While a minor bump on the head may not lead to problems later in life, doctors believe that head trauma that occurs repeatedly or when the victim loses consciousness could increase your risk of developing the disease in the future.
Types of severe traumatic brain injury include:
• Closed Wound: an injury to the brain that is caused by the brain moving within the skull. Types of injuries could be falls, motor vehicle crashes or being hit or struck by an object
• Penetrating Wound: when a foreign object penetrates the skull and invades the brain. Examples include being shot by a firearm or being hit with an object
Additionally, new evidence has emerged that links brain health to heart health. Because your brain is fed by blood vessels from the heart, physicians hypothesize that reduced blood and oxygen to the brain may contribute toward Alzheimer’s development as well.
Personal Injury Lawyers in Las Vegas: How to Avoid Traumatic Brain Injury
Personal injury lawyers in Las Vegas believe that prevention is the best way to avoid a traumatic brain injury. While you can’t anticipate and prevent all accidents from occurring you can take a few steps to ensure your safety:
• Wear a seat belt every time you ride or drive in a vehicle.
• Never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Wear a helmet while riding a bike, motorcycle, snowmobile, playing contact sports, horseback riding or skateboarding.
• Use a sturdy step stool when reaching for items on high shelves.
• Use handrails on stairways.
• Remove tripping hazards from your home.
• Use non-slip mats in your shower and bathtub.
• See an eye doctor for regular vision checkups.
It’s also important to either go to the ER or contact your doctor immediately following head trauma if you exhibit symptoms such as headaches, neck pain, vomiting, blurred vision or ringing in the ears. Personal injury attorneys in Las Vegas add that the sooner you see your doctor the more likely you can avoid long-term problems.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Greenman, Goldberg, Raby and Martinez
Having begun as a general practice 4 decades ago, Greenman, Goldberg, Raby and Martinez now practices primarily in personal injury, worker's compensation and social security. Years of experience in a wide variety of legal matters makes us one of the best known law firms in Nevada. Specializing in injury cases, we have served our clients all over Las Vegas, Henderson and all across Southern Nevada.
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• Closed Wound: an injury to the brain that is caused by the brain moving within the skull. Types of injuries could be falls, motor vehicle crashes or being hit or struck by an object
• Penetrating Wound: when a foreign object penetrates the skull and invades the brain. Examples include being shot by a firearm or being hit with an object
Additionally, new evidence has emerged that links brain health to heart health. Because your brain is fed by blood vessels from the heart, physicians hypothesize that reduced blood and oxygen to the brain may contribute toward Alzheimer’s development as well.
Personal Injury Lawyers in Las Vegas: How to Avoid Traumatic Brain Injury
Personal injury lawyers in Las Vegas believe that prevention is the best way to avoid a traumatic brain injury. While you can’t anticipate and prevent all accidents from occurring you can take a few steps to ensure your safety:
• Wear a seat belt every time you ride or drive in a vehicle.
• Never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Wear a helmet while riding a bike, motorcycle, snowmobile, playing contact sports, horseback riding or skateboarding.
• Use a sturdy step stool when reaching for items on high shelves.
• Use handrails on stairways.
• Remove tripping hazards from your home.
• Use non-slip mats in your shower and bathtub.
• See an eye doctor for regular vision checkups.
It’s also important to either go to the ER or contact your doctor immediately following head trauma if you exhibit symptoms such as headaches, neck pain, vomiting, blurred vision or ringing in the ears. Personal injury attorneys in Las Vegas add that the sooner you see your doctor the more likely you can avoid long-term problems.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Greenman, Goldberg, Raby and Martinez
Having begun as a general practice 4 decades ago, Greenman, Goldberg, Raby and Martinez now practices primarily in personal injury, worker's compensation and social security. Years of experience in a wide variety of legal matters makes us one of the best known law firms in Nevada. Specializing in injury cases, we have served our clients all over Las Vegas, Henderson and all across Southern Nevada.
Copyright Greenman, Goldberg, Raby & Martinez
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
