Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 22, 2014 | Brain Injury
Everyone knows that brain injuries are severe. But not everybody knows the full extent of the severity. Oftentimes the injured victim appears to be recovering, or appears not to be as injured as they actually are. A new study found the effects of traumatic brain injury may never fully heal. The study suggests that brain… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 9, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
As many New Yorkers know, surgery is a solution to many common ailments you. Most of the time those more routine surgeries are successful. But when doctors don’t do their jobs correctly, it can result in worsened conditions or even end in tragedy. That could be the case of a troubling and headline-grabbing case involving… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | December 26, 2013 | Brain Injury
It seems that just about everyone likes music. People like music for many reasons, from the powerful lyrics to its relaxing effect. For some patients, music might even help them with their medical and mental recoveries. A recent study published in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation looked at severe brain injury patients and found that they have “music… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | November 20, 2013 | Medical Malpractice
Many people in New York are aware of the high rate of avoidable errors that plague hospitals here and across the country. Communication errors lead to unnecessary mistakes, records get lost or mixed up, and 5 percent of patients get sick just from being in the hospital. The problem is clear, but what about the… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | October 2, 2013 | Brain Injury
In western New York recently, a 16-year-old high school football player died following a Friday night game against an opposing team. According to reports, the player lost consciousness following a helmet-to-helmet hit. Three other football players around the country have died from similar head injuries since the start of the current fall football season, and… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 5, 2013 | Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury is one of the leading causes of deaths in the country. Whether the cause is a motor vehicle accident, a fall or a sport injury, a violent blow to the head can result in a concussion, which can, in turn, lead to a serious disability or even death. Brain injury treatment does… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | July 10, 2013 | Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a very serious matter. No doubt, many Manhattan readers are familiar with the often-debilitating effects of brain injury. Some of these injuries escalate into worse medical conditions or complications. In fact, a recent report indicates that brain injury victims may have more to be alarmed than long-term headaches, dizziness or… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | June 21, 2013 | Brain Injury
In the blink of an eye, New York residents can survive a sudden accident but then struggle to maintain life at the most basic level. The frightening experience of one man is a case in point. Two years ago, the man, then 28, sustained a traumatic brain injury after he was thrown from his SUV… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | June 4, 2013 | Brain Injury
Automotive accidents are quite common in New York State. With this type of accident a victim may sometimes experience whiplash. This effect is known to be the cause of numerous spine injuries in accident victims. However, what some people do not realize is that whiplash may also bring about changes to the human body that… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | May 14, 2013 | Medical Malpractice
Cerebral Palsy and Erb’s Palsy are often caused by injuries that occur during child birth. Cerebral Palsy can result in brain damage, central nervous system issues, and long-term health problems. Between 40 and 50% of all children who develop cerebral palsy were born prematurely. Premature infants are vulnerable, in part because their organs are not… read more
