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• Infant Anesthesia During Surgery May Affect White Matter In The Brain: Study

  August 30, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that anesthesia given to infants may decrease white matter in the brain.

• Football Brain Disease Evidence Seen in High School Players, Professionals: Study

  July 26, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that football players, from professional to high school, are at an increased risk of a brain disease that can cause dementia and other cognitive problems.

• Traumatic Brain Injuries May Increase Risk Of Dementia Later In Life: Study

  July 25, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links traumatic brain injuries to an increased risk of dementia in later years.

• General Anesthetics, Sedatives, Can Affect Child Brain Development, FDA Warns

  April 28, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is requiring new label warnings on general anesthetics and sedatives, indicating that lengthy or prolonged use on children or pregnant women could cause brain developmental problems.

• Cyclist Awarded $5.4M For Brain Injuries Caused By Poor Road Conditions

  March 15, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A bicyclist has been awarded $5.4 million in a lawsuit that accused Pennsylvania of failing to maintain and properly design its roads, after he suffered brain damage following a fall accident.

• Lengthy or Repeat General Anesthesia Can Harm Child Brain Development, FDA Warns

  December 15, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is warning against long-term or repeated use of anesthesia on children or women late in pregnancy, indicating that it could interfere with child brain development.

• Infant Brain Damage Lawsuit Over Birth Injury Results in $30.5M Verdict

  November 14, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A cerebral palsy lawsuit has resulted in a $30.5 million verdict for a little girl who suffered brain damage after problems with her umbilical cord went unrecognized.

• Tractor Trailer Accident Lawsuit Results in $51.5M Verdict Over Freightliner Brake Failure

  April 15, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The family of a woman severely injured by a runaway Freightliner truck was awarded $51.5 million after deciding that the braking system on the Daimler truck had been deficient.

• Carbon Monoxide Brain Injury Lawsuit Verdict of $25.5M Reduced on Appeal

  April 7, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has kept in place, but significantly reduced, a carbon monoxide injury punitive damages ruling against an apartment complex management company.

• Dental Malpractice Lawsuit Alleges Girl Left Brain Dead From Sedatives

  March 30, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A four year old girl has been left brain damaged after a botched dental procedure, resulting in a pending lawsuit and the suspension of the dentist's license.