Traumatic brain injuries can have a number of causes, from a simple fall to a serious auto accident. While most TBIs are the result of a single incident, a slower form of brain injury can occur from repeated blows to the head, such as those received from playing contact sports. The results of this slow…

A recent car accident in Milton, Massachusetts that involved a pedestrian has resulted in the pedestrian’s death and may leave the driver vulnerable to a civil suit. The accident occurred on a recent evening on state Route 28 in Milton. According to the Milton police chief, a vehicle struck the 75-year-old man as he attempted…

Due to a variety of reasons, such as high gas prices, many Bostonians are trading in their cars for bicycles. In addition to saving money, cycling =is a great way to get exercise and minimize one’s carbon footprint. However, cyclists must be careful on city streets. Many Boston drivers are unaware of the rules of…

Drivers of cars and trucks must remain on constant alert for smaller vehicles. As Boston residents know, failure to notice a motorcycle or a compact car can have devastating consequences. The sheer contrast in size can cause serious physical damage in a collision. A motorcycle accident recently occurred in nearby Lynn when a man on…

The Center for Disease Control estimates that between 1.4 and 1.7 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury each year. The causes may include concussions in sports, war injuries sustained in Iraq and Afghanistan, and motor vehicle accidents. Of those injured, an estimated 50,000 will die from TBI-related causes. However, a new treatment may offer…