Tag Archives: serious brain injury

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

Man awarded $49M for brain damage in crash with truck

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

Health Care Reform Update October 16, 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

San Jose Jury Recognizes the Severity of Traumatic Brain Injury

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