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Return to driving after moderate to severe traumatic brain injury
One of the most defining elements of an American’s perception of independence is driving. And yet, when a person suffers from traumatic brain injury, the decision (by both patient and family) to return to driving is a difficult and complex one. Motor and cognitive challenges create a concern for family members, but the independence and [...]
Continue reading...Man awarded $49M for brain damage in crash with truck
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Man awarded $49M for brain damage in crash with truck A passenger who sustained traumatic brain injuries in a multi-vehicle crash while on his way to a camping trip was awarded $49 million. In 2007, Drew Bianchi, then a 21-year-old college student, was in a sedan on Route 152, [...]
Continue reading...Health Care Reform Update October 16, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Next week, the House is expected to obtain Congressional Budget Office (CBO) cost estimates on three proposals to create a public, government-run insurance option designed to compete with private insurers. From there, Democratic leaders plan to choose one of the options to include in their final health care reform bill and then submit the [...]
Continue reading...San Jose Jury Recognizes the Severity of Traumatic Brain Injury
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
September 21, 2009: San Francisco Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accident: $49,123,375.87 Recognizing the staggering costs of healthcare associated with traumatic brain injury, a San Jose jury awarded Drew Dakota Bianchi $49,123,375.87 late Monday afternoon. The verdict followed a hotly contested five-week trial involving two truck drivers who collided on State Route 152 (Pacheco Pass), one of whom [...]
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