Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Vital Guidelines for Recovery
- April 25, 2024 - Traumatic Brain Injury,
I'm Mike Hackard from Hackard Law. Our firm represents individuals who have suffered traumatic brain injuries due to the negligence of others. Sadly, many of these cases involve children who have been injured in car accidents while riding as passengers. Traumatic brain injuries can have a profound impact on a child's life, affecting their cognitive, physical, and emotional well-being. That's why it's crucial for healthcare providers to have clear guidelines for diagnosing and managing these injuries. In July 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines specifically addressing mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in children. These guidelines, published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, aim to im[...]
Continue ReadingTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Verdicts: Holding Negligent Parties Accountable
- April 12, 2024 - Traumatic Brain Injury,
Hi, I'm Mike Hackard from Hackard Law. For many years, our firm has handled estate, trust, and elder financial abuse cases, most often on a contingency fee basis. However, our knowledge extends well beyond these practice areas. A common challenge we encounter in our estate and trust litigation cases involves the complexities of the brain, such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). These neurological conditions can play a significant role in undue influence and fraud allegations within estate disputes. But our commitment to protecting the rights of the injured doesn't stop there. In addition to our work in estate and trust matters, Hackard Law has extensive experience litigating tort cases where our [...]
Continue ReadingTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and High-Functioning Individuals
- April 5, 2024 - Traumatic Brain Injury,
I'm Mike Hackard from Hackard Law. The most heartbreaking cases of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) often involve people who were very successful in their careers. These individuals had high-paying jobs and were used to performing at an elevated level, handling multiple responsibilities, and making crucial decisions. There are some really interesting books written by highly skilled professionals that talk about how a traumatic brain injury affected them and their loved ones. Dr. Claudia L. Osborn, a medical doctor, wrote a book called Over My Head: A Doctor's Own Story of Head Injury from the Inside Looking Out. The title gives you an idea of what she experienced. Clark Elliott, who has a Ph.D., also wrote a fascinating book about his TBI[...]
Continue ReadingTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Understanding the Impact
- March 29, 2024 - Traumatic Brain Injury,
I'm Mike Hackard from Hackard Law. We know that Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) can deeply affect people and their loved ones. As a lawyer who has dealt with a brain tumor and bad reactions to medicines myself, I'm dedicated to helping people with TBIs by being caring and using my knowledge to represent them. Our goal is to help you deal with the legal, medical, and personal issues that come with these injuries that can change your life. TBIs are some of the worst injuries a person can have. They often lead to big changes in how a person functions, lives, and interacts with their family. In many cases, a TBI can cause the loss of the person who existed before the injury. The person left behind may think, feel, and act differently. [...]
Continue ReadingTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Recovering Damages
- March 26, 2024 - Traumatic Brain Injury,
I'm Mike Hackard from Hackard Law. We help people who have been hurt or lost money due to someone else's carelessness or misconduct. Many of these cases involve injuries caused by careless drivers in car accidents. Car accidents cause about 1 in 4 traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). If you're hurt in a crash, your settlement or requested trial verdict should cover these injuries. Every case is unique, and certain aspects of an injury may be more significant than others. Here are some common types of damages: Financial Damages: Medical expenses (current and future) Medication costs Cognitive rehabilitation and therapy Lost income Reduced earning potential Neuropsychological evaluations Home modifications for acce[...]
Continue ReadingTraumatic Brain Injury and Vision Problems
- March 22, 2024 - Traumatic Brain Injury,
Hi, I'm Mike Hackard from Hackard Law. We help people who have been hurt or lost money due to someone else's carelessness or misconduct. Many of these cases involve injuries caused by careless drivers in car accidents. Car accidents cause about 1 in 4 traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). If you're hurt in a crash, your settlement should cover these injuries. TBIs can affect you in many ways. Some leading eye doctors say 90% of TBI patients have vision problems. This is a very high number. Many people with TBIs don't realize their symptoms are from the car accident. Watch out for warning signs like: Blurry or double vision Sensitivity to light Eye strain and tiredness Avoiding crowds Bumping into objects Trouble u[...]
Continue ReadingEstate Fights | When History Repeats Itself
- March 8, 2024 - Estate Litigation, Trust Litigation,
I’m Mike Hackard with Hackard Law. We represent heirs in tackling wide-ranging problems in estates and trusts. We do this on a contingency fee basis. Phantom wills, holdover relatives, and dementia induced property transfers are common. Experience counts in addressing these problems. History does repeat itself. If you’d like to speak with us about your estate, trust, or financial elder abuse case, call us at Hackard Law: 916-313-3030. Hackard Law: We don’t get paid for activity; we only get paid for being right. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm1txvkYgzI&ab_channel=HackardLaw[/embed][...]
Continue ReadingTraumatic Brain Injury: Ask the Right Questions
- February 28, 2024 - Traumatic Brain Injury,
I’m Mike Hackard with Hackard Law. I’ve got a long history of passionately representing plaintiffs in areas of law that have impacted me or people close to me. In the 1990s, I represented hundreds of people that were adversely impacted by pharmaceutical products that were ultimately withdrawn from the marketplace. I went through this myself, helping to lead a class action on an anti-seizure medication that imperiled my own life. I’ve litigated scores of financial elder abuse, estate, and trust cases over the last several years. Motivation for this focus came in part from my mother’s ordeal with her aunt’s caregiver, who froze my mom’s family out of any contact with the aunt. We’ve added traumatic brain injury litigati[...]
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- Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Vital Guidelines for Recovery
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Verdicts: Holding Negligent Parties Accountable
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and High-Functioning Individuals
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Understanding the Impact
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Recovering Damages
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