Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Brain injuries can be particularly devastating for families. If brain function is limited due to damage, then quality of life can fall drastically. There are two basic types of traumatic brain injury: closed and penetrating. With penetrating injuries, a foreign object enters the brain. One example would be a bullet going through the skull and […]

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Facts On Traumatic Brain Injuries In Wisconsin

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

A traumatic brain injury may result from a variety of causes. The aftermath of brain trauma may include permanent disability or a prolonged coma. The medical expenses, therapy, rehabilitation and long-term care needed to care for a person with brain damage can be considerable. These traumas are a major cause of death and disability in […]

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How Many Injuries Occur From Drunk Driving Accidents?

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Alcohol-related crash injuries in Wisconsin have steadily declined since 1979, but deaths due to drunk-driving accidents have remained relatively stable since 1982, according to statistics. The state saw an all-time high in drunk driving fatalities and injuries in 1979. As laws became stricter and enforcement increased, the overall numbers dropped, but they are still problematic […]

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