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Celebrity TBI Death Hopefully Will Get The Word Out

Mike Bryant
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Posted by Mike BryantApril 04, 2009 9:12 AM
Tags: Natasha Richardson, head, brain, injury, helmet, safety, skiing, TBI, Brain Injury, Sports Injury, wrongful death
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The recent death of Natasha Richardson is a tragedy. To basically be skiing on the bunny hill and never come home is senseless. Hopefully, the incident will make people aware of the dangers of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and how fragile life can be.

Over time, I have represent a number of clients with TBI injuries. These are tragic injuries that still require a lot more study. As I covered in a previously discussed in a blog about sports injuries, we need to make sure that our children are well protected against these types of injuries.

The other issue that is important to keep in mind following Richardson's death, is that it didn't happen immediately. She struck her head and got up like nothing was wrong. It's not unusual at all that people who fall are embarrassed and feel dumb for haven fallen. What doctors having found is that with this type of injury the brain will start to swell and bleed. There isn't enough room inside the skull. The resulting damage to brain tissue will be irreversible and can mean death.

Sympathy goes out to Richardson's family and friends. She will be missed for the roles she played. Hopefully, many people will learn from it.

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Wayne ParsonsInjuryBoard Attorney Member
Posted by Wayne Parsons
April 04, 2009 2:18 PM

Great article. Most people don't understand that a CAT scan is the standard of care for a head injury where you lose consciousness or are "dazed". A small internal bleed can get critical within a few hours and then it is too late. Thanks for warning the public about this risk. I know that you hate to see the tragedy that is caused by late diagnosis. It is refreshing to see that an attorney is trying to save lives and is not looking to make money on tragic events. Thanks for this article.

Mike BryantInjuryBoard Attorney Member
Posted by Mike Bryant
April 04, 2009 3:25 PM

You are correct, thanks for taking the time to read and comment.

Daniel 8791
Posted by Daniel 8791
April 04, 2009 7:01 PM

Just yesterday I read about a beloved grandfather that died recently due to a backwards fall on a skating rink where he hit his head and died a day or two later I believe. He was Garrison Keillor's brother, aged 71 and he wasn't wearing a helmet. Keillor and Richardson (among others) were the "unlucky" ones. Troy Aikman had many concussions over his great career with the Cowboys and was "lucky" enough to keep playing and seems to be in good health today. Corey Koskie, a former 3rd baseman for the Twins is a guy who "wasn't so lucky". He fell while trying to make a foul pop catch in 2006 and has been dealing with postconcussion syndrome since; playing very little during the time since the injury. Chronic dizziness and other related symptoms just recently made him officially announce his retirement from baseball. Three levels of head injury severity from four different celebrities should remind us all to wear head protection when actively needed.

Mike BryantInjuryBoard Attorney Member
Posted by Mike Bryant
April 05, 2009 1:36 AM

all very good examples of the dangers of this injury. Thanks for taking the time to read and post the helpful comment.

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